On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Swansea.", south Wales.  Offered with the original sheet of text describing the view.  

DATE PRINTED: 1804 from a plate first published in 1795.

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 12.5 x 8 cm (5 x 3.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small).   

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER:  Engraved by Thomas Rothwell (c. 1740-1807) from an original study by W. Turner. Thomas Rothwell (1742-1807) was a British engraver, printer, and artist known for his work on earthenware, porcelain, and enamels, as well as line engravings of topographical scenes and portraits. Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 - 1851) is generally acknowledged to be the most creative and perceptive artist that Britain has ever produced. By the age of 13 he had already been admitted to the Royal Academy Schools and a year later was exhibiting his first watercolours at the Academy.  

PROVENANCE: This view was taken from a series of chiefly topographical scenes published in 'The Pocket Magazine', 'Ladies Pocket Magazine' and 'Pocket Print Magazine' (1795-1796), and later reprinted in 'England Delineated' (1804), from where this example is taken. 

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 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: Swansea Castle (Welsh: Castell Abertawe) is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower. The castle is now ruined and only two blocks remain, though the site has been improved in the 2010s for use as a public space.