Pretty sure it wasn't piracy. For instance see this[0] book (not affiliated), at the bottom left it says "Restricted! For sale only in India, Bangladesh, Nepal,

Pretty sure it wasn't piracy. For instance see this[0] book (not affiliated), at the bottom left it says "Restricted! For sale only in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bhutan" [0] https://www.amazon.in/Abstract-Algebra-3ed-David-Dummit/dp/8126532289/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=abstract+algebra&qid=1593094249&sr=8-7 https://www.amazon.in/Abstract-Algebra-3ed-David-Dummit/dp/8...