On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The Guards Working in the Trenches Before Sebastopol." 
A view from the Crimean War, fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, the Second French Empire, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont from October 1853 to February 1856. 

DATE PRINTED: 1854

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx 24.5 x 16 cm, 9.75 x 6.25 inches (medium) plus margins.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by G. Greatbach from a study by Robert Neal Hind (1817–1879). George Greatbach was a British engraver (1819-1884).Brother of William Greatbach (q.v.). William and George were sons of Daniel Greatbach/Greatbatch and Ann (née Garner/Gardner), according to Saur. George was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and died in Friern Park, Middlesex.

PROVENANCE: Published in "England's Battles by Sea and Land." by Williams, [William Freke] Lieut. Col. Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company [1854], London.

TYPE: Antique 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 paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. 

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.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  The Crimean War was fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, the Second French Empire, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont from October 1853 to February 1856. Geopolitical causes of the war included the "Eastern question" (the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the "sick man of Europe"), expansion of Imperial Russia in the preceding Russo-Turkish wars, and the British and French preference to preserve the Ottoman Empire to maintain the balance of power in the Concert of Europe.

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