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In the collection of the Customs many curious events have occurred which, perchance, are little known to the present generation. The existing records of the London Custom House possess a national importance, and in the following pages will be found a brief history of the origin and develop ment of a system, which, from small proportions has grown to such an extent, that the Exchequer at the present time derives a sum exceeding twenty three millions annually from the Customs.
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In the collection of the Customs many curious events have occurred which, perchance, are little known to the present generation. The existing records of the London Custom House possess a national importance, and in the following pages will be found a brief history of the origin and develop ment of a system, which, from small proportions has grown to such an extent, that the Exchequer at the present time derives a sum exceeding twenty three millions annually from the Customs.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a glimpse into the history of the British Customs and the amusing and creative ways people have attempted to avoid paying them over the centuries. From the Middle Ages to the 19th century, the author details the many methods used by smugglers and merchants to evade taxes on imported and exported goods. It is a fascinating account of the battle between the Customs and those who sought to outsmart them, shedding light on the history of trade and taxation in Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330106549_0
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