From the days of Al Capone, flappers and moonshine this was the only legal way to drink liquor in the US!
This prescription has poppies on the top corners, fleur-de-lys on the bottom and spider-webbed borders! It was written for Frank Kerosky, by Dr. W. J. G. Salurn, both of Old Forge, PA, on June 5, 1927, and was filled on June 9, 1927, at the Hotel Casey Drug Shop, in Scranton, PA. It was issued by the Treasury Department and is printed on fancy, beautiful paper, that was also used for U.S. currency. In the center is the old Treasury Seal with the Latin inscription, "Thesaur. Amer. Septent. Sigil.". When you hold this prescription up to the light, PROHIBITION is watermarked, as with the metal strips that are used in U.S. bills today, the graphics are GREAT! The prescription measures 6 1/2" x 5 3/4" (there is about 1/4" white border not seen in the photo), was hole punched VOID and has light folds, otherwise, condition is EXCELLENT...great in person!
This is a FANTASTIC piece of history and would be great to display in a pharmacy, museum, wine cellar, bar or office! I am happy to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to email, thanks!
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