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 process. . . the copies so deposited shall be accompanied by an afifidavit. . . that such process was wholly performed within the limits of the United States." This affidavit, therefore, is not required in the case of separate lithographs or photo-engravings. The manufacturing provisions chiefly concern the publishers of books, but they imply that artists cannot send works abroad to have reproductions made. But by the opinion of January 9, 191 1, approved by the Attorney-General, a design, drawing, or painting made and located abroad intended as "the first step" for lithographic reproduction, may be registered, if a "work of art"—which question of fact is to be determined by the Register of Copyrights; and such lithographic reproductions of it may be imported.

It was held by the Attorney-General January 27, 1910, that lithographic reproductions of original paintings in the form of illustrated post-cards made in Germany, are subject to registration, provided the original paintings may properly be classified as works of art ; and thus importation of such post-cards would be permissible.

While there must be originality in a work of art, especially under English law, this means little more than a prohibition of actual copying, and as in the case of literary and dramatic works, artistic merit is of little importance.

The Copyright Office furnishes without charge application forms, lettered as indicated, for the following classes of art works: (F) published map; (G) work of art (painting, drawing, or sculpture) ; or model or design for a work of art; (H) reproduction of a work of art; (I) drawing or plastic work of a scientific or technical character ; (J) photograph published for sale, (J) photograph not reproduced for sale; (K) print or