Summary

Encyclopædia Britannica

In 1933 a revision process was begun on the 14th edition, resulting in publication in various states of revision until 1973. No record could be found of copyright renewal of any revisions issued before 1946. For anything published in 1946 only a few parts had their copyright renewed. After 1946 all versions should be treated as protected.
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