On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "View of the Harbour of Balaclava, the Portus Symbolorum with the remains of the fortress & part of the town".      

DATE PRINTED:  1809, dated on the print.  

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 21.5 x 16.5 cm (8.5 x 6.5 inches) plus margins (medium).

ARTIST:  Engraved by Joseph John Skelton (1783–1871) from a painting by Rev. Reginald Heber M.A. Reginald Heber (21 April 1783 – 3 April 1826) was an English bishop, man of letters and hymn-writer. After 16 years as a country parson, he served as Bishop of Calcutta until his death at the age of 42. 

PROVENANCE:  Published in 'Travels in various countries of Europe Asia and Africa. Part the First Russia Tartary and Turkey' (1810).  London, R. Watts for Cadell and Davies.

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy.  The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.

RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Balaklava (Ukrainian: Балаклáва, Russian: Балаклáва, Crimean Tatar: Balıqlava, Greek: Σύμβολον) is a settlement on the Crimean Peninsula and part of the city of Sevastopol. It is an administrative center of Balaklava Raion that used to be part of the Crimean Oblast before it was transferred to Sevastopol Municipality. 

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