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of a of 42*. per dozen, that being the dif- ference between the cost price of 21*. per dozen and one of those at which it is advertised, viz. 63*. per dozen. The lowest price of the middling* and drinkable quality of Champagnes, in the London Docks, and of the next class to that used for the purpose I have just mentioned, is about 13 guineas per case of six dozens, which, with the duty and other charges, amounting to 19*. per dozen more, renders the total cost of it, at 64*. 3d. per dozen. How they can, therefore, advertise a Wine, as the primest Champagne, at 60*. ; 63*. ; and 65*. per dozen, the following Example, which applies to any quantity, however large, though confined to six dozens, for the sake of conciseness, will clearly elucidate: profit