Centlivre Beer Bottle Label, Very Rare Printers Proof Ft. Wayne, IN. IRTP For Sale

This Centlivre Beer Bottle Label is a rare printer's proof from the Centlivre Brewing Corp., Fort Wayne, Indiana. This collectible label features the brand name Centlivre and is a unique piece of Breweriana memorabilia from the United States. Perfect for beer enthusiasts and collectors looking to add a special item to their collection, this vintage label showcases the heritage and craftsmanship of American brewing history.

This beautiful and very rare label is an uncut printer's proof (or salesman's sample) of a beer bottle label. The design features several distinct printing and legal hallmarks that verify its origin: Key Evidence Crop Marks and Registration Crosses: The thin red crosshairs visible in all four outer corners of the paper are alignment tools used by commercial lithographers. They ensure the printing plates line up perfectly and indicate exactly where the automated die would cut the label out of the larger sheet. Uncut Gold Borders: The irregular, wide gold foil backing extends far past the actual contour of the central shield design, confirming it was never die-cut or prepared for actual application onto a bottle. IRTP Legal Text: The bottom-right corner displays the phrase "Internal Revenue Tax Paid" (IRTP). This specific wording was legally required on American beer labels following the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 until the law was changed in 1954. This label was designed for the Centlivre Brewing Corporation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The brewery was originally established in 1862 and operated under this specific corporate name through the mid-20th century before being widely recognized for its "Old Crown" brand line.