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In England paper has been taxed, but books not; here paper is to be taxed, and books too.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “In England paper has been taxed, but books not; here paper is to be taxed, and books too.”
Editor's note · Context
He contrasts the taxation of paper and books in the U.S. with the practices in England.
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