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Offered here is an original 1849 first edition of Memorial of the Life of the Honorable David S. Jones, including an appendix containing notices of the Jones family of Queen’s County.
Published in New York by Stanford and Swords, 137 Broadway, this work provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of David S. Jones, along with valuable genealogical information relating to the Jones family.
Books of this nature were often produced in limited quantities and were intended for a specific audience, making surviving copies increasingly scarce.
This example retains its original embossed publisher’s cloth binding, featuring an ornate decorative design that is characteristic of mid-19th century American bookmaking.
Of particular interest is the original bookseller label from John J. Diossy, Law Bookseller, 1 Nassau Street, New York, which adds a layer of historical context and provenance tied to the legal and publishing community of the time.
Condition:
This is an original antique copy in good overall condition for its age. The cloth binding shows moderate wear, including light rubbing at the edges and corners. The spine shows wear but remains intact.
Interior pages are generally clean and readable, with light to moderate foxing and age toning throughout. The text block appears complete.
Why this book matters:
This work represents an early example of American memorial and genealogical publishing, offering insight into both an individual life and a broader family lineage tied to Queen’s County (modern-day Queens, New York).
Books like this are valued not only for their age but for their connection to regional history, genealogy, and early American publishing. The inclusion of a New York bookseller label further enhances its historical interest.
Key Details:
• Title: Memorial of the Life of the Hon. David S. Jones
• Year: 1849
• Publisher: Stanford and Swords, New York
• Binding: Original embossed cloth
• Subject: Biography, genealogy, New York history
• Notable: Bookseller label (Nassau Street, NYC)
A solid example of early American historical and genealogical literature.
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