Be this as it may, the prospective buyer is faced with 10 guineas worth of books published very much as a set.
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His supporters took the initiative and managed to secure him a salary of 300 guineas a year, in lieu of fees.
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But during the day a cloak worth three guineas and some other items were stolen.
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Members were permitted to visit the garden whenever they liked, and those who subscribed ten guineas a year might bring guests with them.
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The horrified guardians granted him compensation of 150 guineas, a sum later disallowed by the commissioners.
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It was also common for them to share the guineas from a single boat's cargo.
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They were also liable for the rent of 3000 guineas per annum for the remaining eleven years of their lease.
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All fees are in guineas; exclusive of expenses including illustrations, modelmaking, travel etc.; the dates are those of the final report, except where asterisked, when they represent the contract date.
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Valued at three hundred guineas.
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Your pay and privileges are equal to two guineas a week.
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The allowances paid for the occasional services of these officers are six guineas, four guineas, five guineas, and ten guineas a day, respectively.
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I know of a case of executors who sent a book to auction and it was sold for two guineas.
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