American journalist (1811–1891) who co-founded the New-York Daily Times, now the New York Times, in 1851. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Jones, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Geo. Jones, N. Y. ‘Times,’ 1874.” Published by J. Gurney & Son of New York. Some slight staining affecting the signature and lower portion of the image, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an identical unsigned example of the carte-de-visite. RR Auction COA.
