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... dozen , were then admitted for home use . The broad arrow ' was put upon them , but the Honourable Board , after a week's delibera- tion , generally condescended to let them pass with ' a fine . ' When a west - end , or country , or ...
... dozen , were then admitted for home use . The broad arrow ' was put upon them , but the Honourable Board , after a week's delibera- tion , generally condescended to let them pass with ' a fine . ' When a west - end , or country , or ...
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... dozens daily ; and , by such an extent of sales , and by receiving payment on delivery , there is no doubt that a much smaller profit need be charged than is necessary for those who sell a small quantity at an indefinite credit . These ...
... dozens daily ; and , by such an extent of sales , and by receiving payment on delivery , there is no doubt that a much smaller profit need be charged than is necessary for those who sell a small quantity at an indefinite credit . These ...
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... dozens very injurious to health , but those who drink it are not to be envied . Capillaire is a pre- paration of sugar and water , and is much used to sweeten wines which are thin and poor . Since this was written , in the first edition ...
... dozens very injurious to health , but those who drink it are not to be envied . Capillaire is a pre- paration of sugar and water , and is much used to sweeten wines which are thin and poor . Since this was written , in the first edition ...
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... dozen ; another , vintage 1832 , 1058 .; and a third , vintage unknown , 90s . Sherries . - One lot extra China , 1008 .; East India , from 85s . to 120s .; and a lot in magnums at 15s . each . Madeira , from 75s . to 100s . Clarets ...
... dozen ; another , vintage 1832 , 1058 .; and a third , vintage unknown , 90s . Sherries . - One lot extra China , 1008 .; East India , from 85s . to 120s .; and a lot in magnums at 15s . each . Madeira , from 75s . to 100s . Clarets ...
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... dozen , and he wrote in reply that he considered it'sinful ' to expend 10/6 on a bottle of any wine . I entirely agree with him ; yet there are many who are ready to pay any sum to possess certain kinds in great repute , and pro- duced ...
... dozen , and he wrote in reply that he considered it'sinful ' to expend 10/6 on a bottle of any wine . I entirely agree with him ; yet there are many who are ready to pay any sum to possess certain kinds in great repute , and pro- duced ...
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