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Originally Posted by SigilBear
Yes, I contacted its current publisher, and they verified that it's in the public domain. I also found a scanned version at Google Books, though I can't find it now. I wonder if the publisher objected to Google putting a scanned version of THEIR version online.
"Thank you for your inquiry. I can confirm that this title is out of print and the content within is considered public domain. You are free to include quote portions on your website without further permission. "
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You better reread that sentence. Portions not the entire book.
The content yes, due the subject nature.
Did you ask specifically if you could make an ebook and put it up for sale?
That is the question you needed to ask.
I know, at one point I had a newsletter. I got permission to reprint with credit given from several biggies.
And libraries still won't look at you. Licenses and stuff like that. It is way more complicated than you think.