Copyrights for books of this nature are valid for 75 years. If the copyright
is not renewed, it then becomes public domain. However, if within the first
75 years, the copyright owner cannot provide the book, and at a reasonable
cost, the copyright is for naught.
I have no idea as to how the Randolph Co Historical and Genealogical Society
fared in their sale of this book, but I was involved with a county history
reprint, and it was truly a "labour of love". Considering the time and
expense put into the endeavor, a bake sale would have been more profitable.
Lou in Indiana