This original early 19th-century ephemera is a printed segment of British parliamentary legislation from the reign of King George III, dated July 10, 1804. The document focuses on an act granting duties on the importation, excise, and trade of goods such as spirits, malt, tobacco, and other merchandise into Ireland. It details specific duties, drawbacks, and countervailing duties applied to a variety of goods, including beer, sugar, tobacco, and wine, reflecting the economic policies of Great Britain and Ireland during a significant period of trade regulation.

Printed in London by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, Printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty, this legal document offers a fascinating insight into early 19th-century British-Irish commercial law, showcasing the fiscal measures taken to regulate trade and revenue. The text is typeset in a classic style with headings such as "Schedule (B)" and "Schedule (C)" outlining detailed tariffs and excise rates. The pages display signs of age including minor edge wear and some toning, consistent with a document that is over two centuries old.

Collectors and historians will appreciate the rarity and historical significance of this legislative manuscript from the Georgian era. It provides valuable context to the economic and political relationship between Great Britain and Ireland during the early 1800s. This piece is ideal for those interested in British legal history, Irish trade legislation, or antique printed ephemera from the 19th century.