One of the thing I always loved about the early US copies of the trilogy...
Copyright and the Professor
Copyright and the Professor
-Jack Horner
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Impression: Cædmon Reedmace | bronze founder living in Archet, Breeland. c. 3017
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Impression: Cædmon Reedmace | bronze founder living in Archet, Breeland. c. 3017
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Re: Copyright and the Professor
Ha! What a coincidence! I was cleaning out extra stuff from my Dad's place today and ran across that very notice on my Mom's old copy! How funny!
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Re: Copyright and the Professor
Huh... well dang... now I feel bad about buying other copies. I had no idea.
Maerondir Perianseron, also called “Mickel,” Halfling Friend - Ranger of the Misty Mountains
Re: Copyright and the Professor
This was do to an unauthorized edition being published in the US in the 60's this is no longer an issue.Manveruon wrote:Huh... well dang... now I feel bad about buying other copies. I had no idea.
-Jack Horner
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Impression: Cædmon Reedmace | bronze founder living in Archet, Breeland. c. 3017
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Impression: Cædmon Reedmace | bronze founder living in Archet, Breeland. c. 3017
Re: Copyright and the Professor
OH! Actually, I do remember that now! Whew.
Of course... that's not to say the Professor would be especially thrilled with the current copyright situation, but... y'know...
Of course... that's not to say the Professor would be especially thrilled with the current copyright situation, but... y'know...
Maerondir Perianseron, also called “Mickel,” Halfling Friend - Ranger of the Misty Mountains
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Re: Copyright and the Professor
I have two copies of The Hobbit and one copy of The Two Towers with this notice on it. Cracks me up, hearing his 'attitude' come through. "Those who approve of courtesy..."
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