Lot 135582
Prohibition Medicinal Liquor Prescription, Dated 1932
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Lot 135582
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A Prohibition era Medicinal Liquor Prescription, made out to a patient Otto Wielitz, dated 12 April 1932. Prescription for Spirits Frumenti, the US pharmaceutical term for Whisky. This was the only legal way to drink liquor in the US at the time.
The prescription was issued by Dr. Benjamin Miller of Kirson's Pharmacy in Baltimore, MD.
This was issued under the authority of the National Prohibition Act by the Treasury Department with a Prohibition watermark. On verso the instructions to retaining and returning the original and duplicate of the prescription for Federal records.
Note general wear. The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.
0.20kg
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