6. Memoranda of Books.- The publisher of every book shall furnish to the librarian a statement containing (so far as may be practicable) the following particulars, that is to say, - (1) the title of the book and the contents of the title page, with a translation into English of such title and contents, when the same are not in the English language; (2) the language in which the book is written; (3) the name of the author, translator or editor of the book or any part thereof; (4) the subject; (5) the place of printing and the place of publication; (6) the name or firm of the printer and the name or firm of the publisher; (7) the date of issue from the press or of the publication; (8) the number of sheets, leaves or pages; (9) the size; (10) the first, second or other number of the edition; (11) the number of copies of which the edition consists (12) whether the book is printed or lithographed; (13) the price at which the book is sold to the public; and (14) the name and residence of the proprietor of the copyright or of any portion of such copyright. |