ABSTRACT
From 1644 regular purchases of candles outright were made and a series is printed in the tables from that date. There is usually only 1 rate each year but occasionally 2 or 3, with a range of only a few pence, except in 16466s. and 7s. per doz. lb. In this year the main purchase was at 7s. and only ½ lb. at the lower rate, but as the rate is 6s. per doz. lb. in the following year, both entries have
