Dear Mr Macmillan, Can you tell me how far back in time the reservation of the right of translation goes-? There is a pretty story of Paul Feval’s in the Feé des Grèves which my mother translated, and I want to have in the Monthly Packet. It was printed in 1853, and is out of print in France, and there is no notice of reservation of translation in the title page - however by way of ... continue reading

Dear Madam, There is nothing more difficult than to get a translation especially a French translation taken. I know Madame Therèse and a very pretty book it is, but I should think most of the persons who could appreciate it could read it in French. The story now being translated in the Monthly Packet has long been out of print and was little known in England. I do not I confess see much hope at present, ... continue reading