> to publish. I think it's fairly clear that explicit permission would be > needed from the copyright owners (the issuing country's postal service > seems to be the likely owner).
As ever, the answer is "it depends". What you suggest is undoubtedly the safest course of action. Depending on the country and applicable law, it may not be necessary. For example, some countries (like the US) do not give copyright to government publications (I am assuming stamps will fall under that definition). It may be fair use (but I think it is unlikely) to use the stamps even if they are copyrighted..it depends basically. And of course there is the practical question of whether anyone will actually pursue your friend for (questionable) copyright infringement even if he/she uses the stamps without authorization.. Badri
