Copyright Enactments of the United States, 1783-1906 (Volume 3) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1906 Excerpt: ... Note 6--Continued. 1 the United States of any book so copyrighted, or any edition or editions thereof, or any plates of the same not made from type set within the limits of the United States, is prohibited. Here, it is understood, we have books "printed (abroad) from type set within the 5 limits of the United States, or from plates made therefrom," and which bear a notice to that effect. It will be observed that the statute does not provide that books shall be printed in the United States. It merely states that the article shall be produced from type set within the limits of the United States, or from plates made therefrom. Therefore, it is the view of this Department that if the statutory requirements relat10 ing to the procurement of the copyright are complied with, and the books are printed from type set within the limits of the United States, or from plates made therefrom, the said books are not liable to the prohibitive provisions of section 4956 of the Revised Statutes, as amended. Respectfully, Robert B. Armstrong, 15 Assistant Secretary. Mr. Thorvald Solberg, Register of Copyrights, Washington, D. C. In "Treasury Decisions." Vol. 6, 8vo. Washington, Government Printing Office, 1904, pp. 888-889. 20 Note 7. See page 6?.) Forfeiture In Case Op Illegal Importation. For forfeiture in case of illegal importation, see Revised Statutes, Title 34, Collection of Duties, section 3082, as follows: Sec. 3082. If any person shall fraudulently or knowingly import or bring into the 25 United States, or assist in so doing, any merchandise, contrary to law, or shall receive, conceal, buy, sell, or in any manner facilitate the transportation, concealment, or sale of such merchandise after importation, knowing the same to have been imported contrary to law, such merch...