Ch. 5
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Published works.(cont'd)
c.
U.S. citizens or domicilaries are required to deposit two copies of their works first published abroad except works subject to ad interim copyright.
d.
For a work to be registered ad interim: If by an American author or domiciliary one complete copy of the foreign edition. If by a foreign or stateless author, same as in item (b).
e.
For special registration of an article in a multi-volume encyclopedia: two copies of the volume containing the article.
f.
For special registration of a contribution to a periodical other than a commercial print a one complete copy of the issue containing the contribution.
g.
For a commercial print published in a periodical: two copies of the periodical, one copy or the periodical and one tear sheet, or two tear sheets.
h.
In exceptional oases, where the applicant states that it is impossible to obtain a copy or copied or the work, photostat or microfilm copies will be accepted. Reprints will be accepted only where the applicant states that it is impossible to secure copies or to make copies of the original edition. In such cases, the Office will annotate its records (the application and certificate) to show the nature of the copies deposited.
