From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
26 Feb [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 281
Summary:
Suggests sending his book [Descent?] to Popular Science Review.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
8 May 1871
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 289–90)
Summary:
Sends photographs he intends to use in Expression and asks for estimates of cost per thousand of each process [Woodburytype and Heliotype] suggested by RC and for different numbers of photos on each plate.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
28 May [1871]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 280–2)
Summary:
More discussion of the illustrations for Expression.
A Swedish naturalist [G. Lindström] has asked to translate the Journal of researches.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
13 Oct [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 282
Summary:
First six chapters [of Origin, 6th ed.] sent to printer.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
30 Oct 1871
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 232–3)
Summary:
Has completed corrections for Origin [6th ed.], but has received no proofs. Hopes it will be published without delay.
Has been reflecting on Murray’s suggestion to stereotype the Origin. Sees advantage in that it will make him stop additions and changes in style. Inquires whether each separate sheet is stereotyped and can be altered.
Asks whether any copies of C. Wright’s pamphlet have been sold.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
4 Nov 1871
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 238–9)
Summary:
Agrees to stereotyping Origin [6th ed.].
Asks that 500 or 1000 more copies of Descent be printed. Will make no corrections except the number of thousands on title page. Would like to revise [Descent] if it goes on selling.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
17 Nov 1871
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 236–7)
Summary:
Has decided that 1000 copies of Descent should be printed. Will make no alterations. "If it goes on selling it will shew that it is worth a thorough revision."
The U. S. sale of Descent (10000 copies) is larger than in England.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
29 July 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 263–6)
Summary:
Queries and suggestions for arrangements about foreign editions of Expression.
CD must see proofs for lettering on the plates [for Expression] to ensure that it matches the text.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
4 Aug 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 258–9)
Summary:
Asks whether he can tell Appleton that Murray will supply clichés and stereotypes [for Expression] at only a small profit. Will make same offer to other foreign editors. Prefers that W. S. Dallas prepare the index.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
7 Aug 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 255–6)
Summary:
On arrangements for paying for stereotyped plates for Expression. D. Appleton will be told not to publish "an hour before" Murray.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
8 Aug [1872]
Source of text:
DAR 96: 150–1
Summary:
Cannot understand the estimate of the Heliotype Company [for plates for Expression]. Discusses the original agreement as he understood it.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
10 Aug [1872]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 257)
Summary:
CD suggests fair way for the Heliotype Company to charge for new negatives and copies of plates.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
[14 Aug 1872]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 253–4)
Summary:
Is greatly relieved to hear that the estimate [of the Heliotype Company] was a mistake. Sends lettered copies of seven plates for Expression, and discusses payment to be made by foreign editors for copies of the plates.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
15 Aug 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 260–1)
Summary:
Arrangements for the plates for Expression and charges to be made for them to foreign editors.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
17 Aug 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 283–4)
Summary:
Will inform all foreign publishers that John Murray will supply 1000 copies of heliotype plates [for Expression] for £75. CD would not have used so many photos had he foreseen the cost, but woodcuts would not have done.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
23 Aug 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 269–70)
Summary:
CD has given translation right [for Expression] to Dutch publisher Joh. Ijkema.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
[after 11 Oct 1872]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 284
Summary:
Discusses printing of Expression.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
[25 Oct 1872]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 285
Summary:
Comments on discussions with C. Reinwald concerning French edition of Expression.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
3 Oct 1872
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 262)
Summary:
Arrangements for foreign editions [of Expression]. Delay by Heliotype Company is provoking.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
23 Oct [1872]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 286
Summary:
Discusses presentation copies of Expression.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project