A Treatise Upon the Law of Copyright in the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the Crown, and in the United States of America Containing a Full Appendix of All Acts of Parliament International Conventions, Orders in Council, Treasury Minute and Acts of Congress Now in Force.

Designed as a practical companion for anyone navigating the tangled world of literary and artistic property, this treatise unpacks the dense body of copyright legislation that governed the United Kingdom, its crown colonies, and the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. The author, a seasoned barrister, saw a gap between scattered case reports and the bewildering statutes, and set out to create a single, clearly arranged reference that balances exhaustive detail with readable synthesis. Readers will discover why copyright was considered especially treacherous for the unwary, and how the work aims to demystify the law’s many pitfalls before any major reforms finally arrive.

The volume wedges together statutory texts, landmark decisions, and an extensive appendix that lists every relevant Act of Parliament, international convention, Order in Council, Treasury minute, and U.S. congressional law still in force. A dedicated second part turns the focus across the Atlantic, offering American lawyers and publishers a concise yet thorough comparison of the two legal systems. Structured for quick consultation, the book serves scholars, practitioners, and publishers alike who need a reliable roadmap through the complex copyright landscape of the era.