Antique Pledge Poster British League of Abstainers from Alcohol Tobacco & Opium
Antique Pledge Poster British League of Abstainers from Alcohol Tobacco & Opium
1850 Antique Pledge Poster : The British League of Abstainers from Alcohol Tobacco & Opium
For sale we have an original antique pledge poster for The British League of Abstainers from Alcohol Tobacco & Opium. We believe this dates to 1850. The poster measures 58.5 x 44.5cm. After researching this poster it would appear that there are none available for sale online. An uncommon item!
THE DECLARATION / PLEDGE READS:
I believe that God did not intend any Beer, Porter, Ale,
Wine, or Cordials containing alcohol, or any Whisky, Brandy,
Rum, Gin, or other Spirits, or any spirituous or fermented or
alcoholic liquors, or Tobacco or Opium, for the diet, or luxury,
or beverage of healthy man.
O Lord, enable me to abstain from giving or partaking, in
any form or degree, of any of these things as such, for Christ's
sake. Amen.
CONDITION
In good condition but with some wear to the very edges and a tear to the bottom margin. Also a few light grubby marks but generally good for its age. Suitable for mounting and framing. The pledge remains blank without writing.
Will be sent rolled and in a sturdy cardboard tube for safe transportation.
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