The Royal gauger; or, Gauging made perfectly easy, as practised by the officers of His Majesty's revenue of excise. In two parts. Part I. Contains the practical methods of finding the areas and contents of such superficies and solids, as occur in gauging: Also the established rules for finding the contents of all sorts of cisterns, coppers, backs, &c. and casks, when full, or part empty. The examples are here performed both by pen and sliding rule, in ale, beer, wine and malt; also soap, starch, candles, hops, coffee, tea, chocolate, leather, paper, &c. with the officer's duty in all branches of the revenue. Part II. Shewing the proper method to be taken for obtaining employment in the excise, with authentic forms of such certificates, petitions, oaths, &c. as are requisite for that purpose. Together with necessary directions for the officer's conduct, in ascertaining and securing the duties of excise; also copious tables for the traders to ascertain the amount of those duties, without en

People / Organizations

• Charles Leadbetter (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for J. Rivington, R. Baldwin, L. Hawes, W. Clarke and R. Collins, T. Longman, T. Caslon, S. Crowder, B. Law, Z. Stuart, J. Coote, and M. Richardson, 1766.

Publication year

1766

ESTC No.

N23202

Grub Street ID

12562

Description

xviii,[2],218,[2],219-493,[1]p.,plates ; 8°.

Note

With a divisional titlepage that reads: 'The royal gauger. Part II.'.

Uncontrolled note

The first unnumbered leaf contains "Directions to the binder". - Divisional titlepage and complete pagination from AWn