CD is perplexed about illustrations for Expression, i.e., whether photographs are better than woodcuts. He thinks photographs, but does not know which process is preferable. Asks JM to inquire.
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CD is perplexed about illustrations for Expression, i.e., whether photographs are better than woodcuts. He thinks photographs, but does not know which process is preferable. Asks JM to inquire.
Offers CD same payment for the 3d issue of Descent as for 2d.
Has bespoke four better drawings of birds in case a 4th issue is needed.
Vanity Fair wants CD’s portrait by Carlo Pellegrini ["Ape"].
Will require at least six weeks’ notice before a new edition of Descent has to go to press because of considerable corrections needed.
Thinks cheap edition of Origin is needed, since he could answer objections in it.
Sends two bills [JM’s notes for payments due to CD] for £420 each for 3d issue of Descent.
Asks JM for final decision about a cheap edition of Origin. Would like to begin soon to revise and answer recent objections.
On photographic illustrations [for Expression].
Estimates 7s 6d price for a cheap edition of Origin [6th].