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.
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.
On arrangements for paying for stereotyped plates for Expression. D. Appleton will be told not to publish "an hour before" Murray.
Cannot understand the estimate of the Heliotype Company [for plates for Expression]. Discusses the original agreement as he understood it.
CD suggests fair way for the Heliotype Company to charge for new negatives and copies of plates.
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.
Arrangements for the plates for Expression and charges to be made for them to foreign editors.
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.
CD has given translation right [for Expression] to Dutch publisher Joh. Ijkema.
Arrangements for foreign editions [of Expression]. Delay by Heliotype Company is provoking.
Discusses printing of Expression.
Discusses presentation copies of Expression.
Comments on discussions with C. Reinwald concerning French edition of Expression.
Discusses distribution of presentation copies of Expression. Sends instructions for mailing his copies. Discusses negotiations with C. Reinwald concerning French edition. Suggests journals to receive review copies.
Discusses production of plates [for Expression].
Comments on additional printing of Expression. Complains about poor quality of plates.
Discusses illustrations for 2d edition of Descent.
"My nephew [Henry Parker] got into the Athenaeum with splendid success."
Is glad to have Descent cheaper and sold more largely, but would be sorry to see it printed like the Origin. "The closeness of the lines is the great fault." Fears book might be very thick. "I hear scores of people complaining of the heavy and thick books which you publish."
Hopes a printing of 2000 copies [of Descent, 2d ed.] will be safe. Regrets price must be 12s. He is sure it is much improved.
Discusses the price to be charged to Appleton’s for the plates of Insectivorous plants.
