The Excise Officer’s Manual

The Excise Officer’s Manual, by Joseph Bateman, offers a detailed and practical guide to the operations of excise duties in 19th-century Britain. Published in 1852, this manual provides a comprehensive introduction to the responsibilities of excise officers, covering the processes of charging and collecting duties under the management of Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Inland Revenue. Bateman’s work is invaluable for understanding the intricacies of government finance and regulation during a period of significant economic and administrative development. The book details the specific duties related to various goods and industries, reflecting the complexities of the tax system. This historical text provides essential insights for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of taxation and public administration. A key resource for understanding the fiscal landscape of Victorian England, ’The Excise Officer’s Manual’ remains relevant for its historical significance and detailed account of a crucial aspect of government function.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.