1871 COLONIAL ILLUMINATED PRESENTATIONS David Evans Jones 1838-1901 Sketcher and Anglican clergyman, entered Trinity College, Dublin but was forced to discontinue his studies because of ill-health. Arriving in NSW 1857 he deserted at Newcastle and made his way to John Hawdon's Kiora Station, near Moruya (NSW), where his father was living as tutor to the Hawdon children. Soon afterwards Jones returned to Goulburn and became a theology student under the city's first Anglican bishop, Mesac Thomas, who ordained him deacon in 1865 and priest in 1866. After a temporary appointment to the parish of Moruya, he became diocesan inspector of church schools. His first independent parish was Araluen, then Albury (1868-72), Tumut (1872-76), Deniliquin (1877-79) and Bega (1880-85). Due to ill health he moved to Sydney in 1886 as rector of St Mark's, Granville. He died at Granville in 1901, survived by his second wife Emily Jane whom he had married in 1873. Superbly illuminated colonial presentation signed by Thomas Mitchell and dated 22nd December 1871. It indicates that the Reverend Jones resigned due to some "extreme circumstances" and that the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds was given by the parishioners of his second parish at Albury. Image Size: 480mm x 650mm (18.9" x 25.6"). Condition: Small stains to left hand side and sheet edge, otherwise with strong vibrant colours. Technique: Illumination on vellum. Seller Inventory # CALL 1871

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Title: To the Reverend D.E. Jones

Publication Date: 1871

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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