April 2, 1965 Dr. Ludwig von Mises 777 West End Avenue New York 25, New York Dear Dr. von Mises: We still haven't come to an agreement with Yale University Press concerning HUMAN ACTION, but the subject is still very much alive. Not having had a reply in answer to my letter to Mr. Kerr, I called him a few days ago to inquire how matters stood. He told me that they were still inter- ested in letting us have rights to the book, but first wanted to find out whether anything could be done with the existing plates SO that they could be used. He expected to have a report momentarily from their production department, after which he would make an offer to us and let us see samples of the sort of printing job that could be made in the event the existing plates could be brought up to standard. I haven't heard from him, but I am sure I will. Itwould, of course, be much easier for us if the existing plates could be used, but unless they can be improved SO that a first rate printing job can be made with them, I think it would be better to reset the whole book. Do you have any Henry further changes or corrections? Regnery Leonard Read has very kindly placed an advance order for the book as an added inducement, which I greatly appreciate. Company I very much hope that we can work things out soon with Yale, and I look forward to having this very distinguished book on PUBLISHERS our list. 114 West Illinois Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 Sincerely yours, 527-3300 HENRY REGNERY President HR:iz