Description: Own a beautiful piece of American history! During Prohibition, the U.S. Treasury Department authorized physicians to write prescriptions for medicinal alcohol. Licensed doctors, with pads of government-issued prescription forms advised their patients to take regular dosesof 'Spiritus Frumenti' Latin for "spirits of grain". This prescription would then be taken to a pharmacy to be filled with the patient deciding whether they wanted Brandy, Rum, Bourbon or Rye. Some more unique prescriptions already have the type of alcohol written in. The pharmacist would keep this DUPLICATE for their records should the US government wish to see it. This would make a fantastic gift for any doctor, pharmacist, whiskey enthusiast, or all around history buff, and looks fantastic framed at a home bar. It has a beautiful watermark when held up to light that says 'PROHIBITION'. (See photos) This prescription was filled for John Finnerman on October 4, 1930 at Adelmann's Pharmacy in East Orange, New Jersey. It is in fantastic shape for being 90 years old! No creases, discoloration, or rips (see photos). It will be shipped securely with cardboard to keep it from any damage during delivery the day after payment is received WITH TRACKING. Sometimes the day of payment if it's early enough. Either way, you're going to get it fast! Check out my feedback, 100% satisfaction The pharmacy pictured isthe location the prescription was filled. PHARMACY PICTURE NOT INCLUDED, obviously, but have to say it. I will gladly combine shipping. Photos are part of the description. These are the DUPLICATE copy that the pharmacist kept for his records, but is absolutely an original piece from the Prohibition days, not a reproduction. See all photos, photos are part of the description. These are PINK in color The $5 bill is there to show color of prescription and is not included in purchase Thanks for browsing, check out my other auctions
Price: 60 USD
Location: Whitehall, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-01-08T14:08:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
Maker: US Treasury Department
