The Sun. — 1830-07-13 (London, England)

QUEEN MARY.  By JOHN GALT, Esq., Author of "Lawrie Todd," &e. &e. This work is illustrative of that period of Scottish history which intervened between the arrival of Queen Mary from France and the murder of Riszio. The story turns nn the attachment of Chatelar to Mary. Among other historical characters introduced are, the Earls of Murray and Morton, who were both afterwards Regents of Scotland.  Colburn and Bentley, New 13urlington-street.  NOW ENGRAVING,  ASPLENDID NATIONAL PRINT, to bi executed in the finest Line Manner,  Br Mr. JOHN BURNET, From the Celebrated Picture of  THE CHELSEA PENSIONERS READING THE GA ZETTE OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO; Under the Sanction of the Noble Proprietor,  HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, To whom the Plate will be inscribed, and for whom the  Picture was expressly painted By DAVID WILKIE, Esq. R.A. MOON, BOYS, and GRAVES, of Pall-mall, have the honour to announce, that by permission of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, arrangements have been made for an Engraving, upon a large scale, of this highly interesting nti national subject. It is moat gratifying to them to be the medium of affording not only to the Officers of the British Army, and particularly to those who have bad the honour of sharing in the glories of his Grace's triumphal career—not only to every lover of the Fine Arts, and especially to the numerous admirers of Mr. Wilkie—but also to every Englishman, the opportunity of possessing and handing down to his descendants one of the most pleasing memorials of the glories of his country. Mr. Wilkie, in commemorating the greatest achievement of the age, has unquestionably in this Picture concentrated all that could be desired ; with the most happy composition is combined the finest execution—to the most powerful and pleasing expression is joined the most intense increst; every feeling of it is gratifying; and the whole is so admirably treated, that without doubt it is, as it has always been considered to be, the chief work of this celebrated Painter.  The Publishers flatter themselves they need only refer to Mr. Burnet's known reputation for knowledge, talent, and judgment, in all that relates to the Fine Arts, to guarantee to the Subscribers, that in the Engraving from this exiquisite Picture, by his masterly hand, the spirit and life of the excellent Original will be, in every respect, guest fully sustained.  As it is the intention 'of the Publishers of this truly British subject to deliver to the Subscribers every Proof or Print in the precise order in which the Names are received, it is earnestly requested that those Noblemen and Gentlemen, Officers of the Army, Military, and other Clubs and Societies, and the Collectors of Mr. Wilkie's Prints, who are desirous of securing early and fine impressions, wilt cause their names 41 he transmitted to the Publishers with' no little delay as possible, either direct to No. 6, Pall-mall, or through the medium of their respective Printsellers. The attention of Gentlemen subscribing is particularly solicited as is the forwarding their Names, ss Lists of the Subscribers will, from time to time, be publicly announced, and eventually be printed is the same order, to be delivered with the Key which will accompany the Plate when published ; and as a separate printed ! Receipt will Le given by Messrs. Moon, Bays, and Gravest :or every Subscription entered, Subscribers are respectfully requested to possess themselves of their Receipts, signed by ' the Publishers," that they may be certified of their Names being accurately inserted according to their dates. These only who have seen this eelebrated Picture can appreciate its merits; it Comprises more than Forty wincipal Figures, a great proportion being actual Portraits replete with interest ; the scene itself is also highly chat acteriatic, representing a view of Chelsea Hospital and its Vicinity.  The.size of the Plate will he considerably larger than that of any hitherto engraved from Mr. Wilkie's works; in order that nothing may be lost of the display of character and etpresaion which perfities every part of this N.tional Picture,