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Imitation rum: certificate of origin
Catalogue reference: CUST 49/373
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This record is about the Imitation rum: certificate of origin dating from 1891-1916 in the series Customs and Excise: Registered Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- CUST 49/373
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1891-1916
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Description (What the record is about)
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Imitation rum: certificate of origin
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- 63744/1916 29656/1914 30002/1912 9071/1912 31027/1911 19693/1908 565/1907 19966/1906 9235/1905 11786/1897 17716/1891
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Taxation
- Food and drink
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C6130171/
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CUST 49
Customs and Excise: Registered Papers
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