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The name of the principal artist was Walter; he is dignified by the name of "Pictor," but he only received Eightpence per week, "_præter mensam et robam_" the
Ely Cathedral Anonymous
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Eightpence per horse at both gates was a considerable sum between Royston and Kisby's Hut.
Fragments of Two Centuries Glimpses of Country Life when George III. was King Alfred Kingston
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"Eightpence, tenpence, or one and sixpence a bottle?" said the young man, genially.
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Water of the Island; but as Captain Blokes opined, more from the effects of Arrack Punch at Eightpence a Gallon.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... George Augustus Sala 1861
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Water-Merchants constantly occupied in supplying the City with drinkable Water, which they bring in Boats from Utrecht and Germany in large stone Bottles, that cost you about Eightpence a-piece English.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... George Augustus Sala 1861
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Eightpence a Gallon; for now the Labour was worth more than the Liquor, whereas, a few weeks since, a Bowl of Punch was worth more to them than half the Voyage.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... George Augustus Sala 1861
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By this indenture was to be coined Nobles at fix Shillings and Eightpence, fifty to the pound I Half Nobles and Quarter Nobles in proportion: and of filver.
An Historical Account of English Money: Illus. with Copper Plates and Tables of Gold and Silver ... Stephen Martin Leake 1793
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“‘Eightpence a dozen — same as sold elsewhere for ninepence.’
In the Days of the Comet Herbert George 2006
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"'Eightpence a dozen -- same as sold elsewhere for ninepence.'
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Eightpence for me -- a clear saving of fivepence a week! "
The Independence of Claire George de Horne Vaizey 1887
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