Thanks Tox. It appears Walt Disney was responsible for that act. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat_Willie#Copyright_status However As this book was written well before the later acts it only applies if it was renewed. Regards Peter On 26 July 2013 12:32, Tox <toxwander2002@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > As a rule of thumb, if it is newer than Steamboat Willie, legislation has > been purchased to extend copyright to cover. > > Tox > > > >