The Sun.
London, England, 1842-06-08 00:00:00

BRITISH CHARACTERS
that figure in the annals of history and biography, from the time
of F.gbert the Great, in the eighth century, and progressively in
continuation to the termination of the eighteenth, containing in the
mass the inestimable and rare productions of Francis Hogenberg,
Win. Rogers, Reynold Elstracke, Francis Drelarum, Crispin, Wil.
Ram and Simon Passe,R. Vaughan, William Marshall, William Fal.
thorn, W. Hollar, Robert White, John Smith, and of others of equal
celebrity. A complete collection of nearly 600 productions of that
industrious and estimable artist, George Vertue, with numerous ex-
amples of his original drawings from the life, and from valuable
pictures preparative to his chalcographic operations, of which many
are proofs. Also, the whole of his valuable MSS., documents, and
memoranda, in 40 or more volumes, the persevering fruits of re-
search gathered during the period of nearly half a century, from
which the late Lord Orford compiled his" Anecdotes of Painting
and Engraving in England."

A MATCHLESS COLLECTION OF THE WORKS OF
WILLIAM HOGARTH.
including several original drawings, and his most early productions
in various curious eisays, which at the present time are of the
utmost rarity. Also, numerous collections of a similar cast, by
Bunbury and other artists of entertaining talent ; matchless cullec.
tions of print., from the paintings of Raffaelle, Titian, the Caracci,
Vandyke, Teniers, and others of the most celebrated Italian and
Flemish painters.

A selection of curious productions, by the earliest essayists in
chaleographic art in Italy, Germany, and Flanders. Valuable
collections of drawings in portfolios, which contains precious ex-
amples of the hands of Claude Lorraine, Rembrandt, Salvatos
Rosa, Rubens, Cangiagio, and by others of equal celebrity, for-
merly collected by one of the Monarchs of Spain.
A number of interesting works, copiously illustrated with draw-
ings and prints by the late possessor. Grout] galleries of art and
other books of prints and portraits, history, topography, gems, and
antiquities of Great Britain and other European States. Nume.
roue manuscripts and books applying to the fine arts, &c., as orL
ginally collected by Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford.
The whole will be open for inspection on Monday, May 30, and
during the week.

May be viewed, and complete Catalogues, at 2s. 6d. each, had at
the Mart, and in Covent.garden.

IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PART OF DEVONSHIRE.
BARCOMBE HOUSE, a delightful abode, three miles distant
from Torquay, seated in Park Grounds of 15 Acres, and in the
midst of the most delightful Scenery in England.
3I-R. GEORGE ROBINS is favoured by instruc-
tionsl. from the Proprietor to offer to PUBLIC COM-
PETITION, at the Auction Mart, on THITIODAV, June 30, at
Twelve, BARCOMBE HOUSE, In the most esteemed part of
Devonshire, within three miles of the

FASHIONABLE TOWN OF TORQUAY.
which is accounted the most reherche amid the clustre of Devon's
attractive watering places.

Tills BEAUTIFUL ABODE
has just been completed at an enormous expense ; it is modelled
IN THE ITALIAN ORDER OF ARCHITECTURE,
is very consequential in its outward form, and combines within
every possible accommodation that, a family of distinction can re.
quire; In fact, it appears to approach as nearly as possible to
perfection.

AN EAST INDIAN NABOB,
who has damaged his constitution a little in the pursuit of wealth,
will find this a real god send, the climate Is so mild, so congenial,
that it infuses new powers, both of mind and body ; it gives fresh
vigour, and the East Indian invalid, who has returned in doubt as
to how long he may enjoy his fortune, may, by possessing Bar-
combs House, count upon a prolonged lease for many years, and
a constitution entirely motored ; in tact, it is now accounted In-
finitely more encouraging than the south of France; of the situa-
tion it is really impossible to do it justice by a short recapitula-
tion, because amid a
SCENE SO PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL,

many of its charms will be overlooked, and therefore it is that Mr.
Robins prefers to solieit those who would repose iu this beautiful
spot to go and seek occular demonstration. The •illa stands upon
an elevated terrace, is defended from the southwesterly gales by a
highly beautiful and bold rock, which excludes also the north end
wintry winds ; the sea is only half a mile off, and the views which
are presented in such endless variety extend to the bold and pre.
cipitous cliff of Bury head, including Torbay in the opposite di-
rection. The landscape is rzuied by the rich vale, beautifully
wooded, with the palish church of P4ington standing prominent in
the picture,then Torquay (which has left all its little compeers far
off) is seen, with its