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[Nick Sumner]

I'm trying to find out from whom I can license the attached picture. Or if I in fact need to license it. It was printed in the Putnam German Aircraft of the Second World War by JR Smith and Antony L. Kay first published by Putnam in 1973. The photo was attributed to Franz Selinger, an Austrian writer who I believe is now deceased. The IWM have some of his photos, but they dont have this one. Putnam have changed hands so many times I doubt anyone there could help me. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[nuuumannn]

Did you just scan it from the book? For what do you intend on using the image? It might be worth reviewing copyright and intellectual property laws in your local area to see where you stand regarding its usage.

 

[fubar57]

This site has the photo and says its Public Domain...https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=759

 

[Nick Sumner]

Thank you Fubar57, I have contacted the site admins to find out why they think its public domain.

 

[fubar57]

Good call. Anyone can label a photo "Public Domain" in an attempt to try and get away with copyright infringement.

 

[chuter]

Conversely, I've seen people take public domain pics and post them on sites like Alamy and gettyimages.

 

[Nick Sumner]

Conversely, I've seen people take public domain pics and post them on sites like Alamy and gettyimages.

That's correct. In that case you are paying for a high quality scan of the original but unless the picture has had its copyright status legally changed its still public domain.

 

[chuter]

That's correct. In that case you are paying for a high quality scan of the original but unless the picture has had its copyright status legally changed its still public domain.

I've seen some still using the Library of Congress ID for the pic, they couldn't even change the name.