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"A Survey of the British Customs" is a detailed examination of British customs and trade regulations as established in the 18th century. This comprehensive volume, compiled from statutes including 12 Car. II. c. 4 and 11 Geo. I. c. 7, provides a meticulous account of the rates of merchandise, net duties, drawbacks, and bounties payable at the time. It offers practical insights into the economic policies and trade practices that shaped Great Britain's commercial landscape. This historical record is an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of trade law and economic policy in Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.