A Treatise on the Laws of Literary Property, Comprising the Statutes and Cases Relating to Books, Manuscripts, Lectures; Dramatic and Musical Composit (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781176438828)

A Treatise on the Laws of Literary Property, by Robert Maugham, offers a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape surrounding intellectual property in the early 19th century. This historical legal text meticulously examines statutes and cases related to books, manuscripts, lectures, dramatic and musical compositions, engravings, sculptures, maps, and more. It provides detailed insights into the piracy and transfer of copyright, as well as a historical perspective on the evolution of copyright law.

This treatise is an invaluable resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the development of intellectual property rights. Maugham's detailed analysis provides a unique window into the legal and cultural considerations that shaped the early understanding and protection of creative works. It remains a significant work for understanding the foundations of modern copyright law.

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