[Rarebooks] FS: 1894/5 Liquor Purchase Ledger, Rutland, Vermont

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “City of Rutland, Vermont Liquor Agency Ledger”

Compiled in Rutland, Vermont between August, 1894 and July, 1895.

DISCUSSION: An intriguing item. A manuscript ledger covering almost a full
year’s worth of drinking by the good citizens of Rutland, Vermont and
nearby towns, with the particulars of who bought what, how much, and how
often. Each page has columns for the date, name and city of residence of
the purchaser and the total they paid, and on the facing sheet are columns
with the printed headers: Alcohol; B. Whiskey; R. Whiskey; Gin; Med. Rum;
S.C. Rum; Cherry Rum; F. Brandy; Cal. Brandy; Cider Brandy; B.B. Brandy;
Port Wine; Sherry Wine; Catawba Wine; Angelica Wine; Porter; Bass Ale;
Lager; and Champagne.

The ledger is completely filled in and runs from August 14th, 1894 to July
20th, 1895. A wonderful source of raw data for anyone interested in late
Victorian drinking habits in rural New England.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9.5”x14”, about 600 pages; marbled endpapers.

CONDITION NOTES: Some cover wear, inner hinges taped, but otherwise is
clean and nice, with a tight binding.

PRICE: $350 -

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