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# 1838 Antique German School Book Print #2 - J.F. Schreiber - Framed with Unique 1967 Stamped Scotch Whisky Box Backing
## ITEM OVERVIEW
Up for sale is a truly unique, museum-worthy antique art piece that perfectly bridges 19th-century European educational history with 20th-century vintage Americana. This lot features an authentic 1838 German lithograph by Eduard Walther, published by the legendary J.F. Schreiber, housed in a gorgeous ornate golden frame. On the reverse side, it hides an incredible, documented secret: a genuine stamped wooden backing from a 1967 crate of imported Blended Scotch Whisky!
## THE ARTWORK & PUBLISHER DETAILS (1838)
The lithograph has been safely inspected, fully confirming its pristine historical margins and authentic publishing credits printed in traditional German Gothic script at the bottom:
* **Left Margin Text:** "Walther, Bilder zum Anschauungs-Unterricht. I."
* **Right Margin Text:** "Verlag von J. F. Schreiber in Esslingen bei Stuttgart"
* **Historical Date:** 1838 (Explicitly corroborated by the early collector's handwritten ink notation found on the inner backing board: *"print out of German school book dated 1838. #2"*).
* **Subject:** A remarkably detailed Biedermeier-era German village scene ("Das Dorf") emerging from a soft mist. It showcases classic timber-framed architecture, a village church, horse-drawn cargo wagons, and local townspeople.
## THE ORNATE FRAME
* **Style:** Heavily decorated, high-quality vintage/antique ornate golden wood frame with beautiful stucco detailing.
* **Aesthetic:** The bright golden patina masterfully elevates the historic paper, creating a striking visual anchor for a gallery wall, executive office, or home bar.
## THE HIDDEN BAR MEMORABILIA: 1967 WHISKY CRATE BACKING
The reverse side of this framed masterpiece is spectacular. A mid-century collector custom-framed this 1838 print using a solid wooden panel repurposed from an official, government-regulated crate of imported Scottish whisky. All original industrial stamps are perfectly preserved on the wood:
* **SERIAL NO:** 1381515
* **PLANT CODE:** DSP-NJ-14 (Distilled Spirits Plant No. 14, New Jersey, USA)
* **PRODUCT DATA:** BLENDED SCOTCH WKY. / PROOF 86 / P.G. 2.58
* **EXACT PACKING DATE:** 10-25-67 (October 25, 1967)
This dual-provenance turns the piece into a magnificent "2-in-1" collector's item. It appeals equally to fine art historians, fans of rare European typography, and vintage whiskey/man-cave memorabilia enthusiasts.
