Lot 50027 – TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,

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Lot 50027 – TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,
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Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Cancellations TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,
Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Cancellations TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,
Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Cancellations TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,
Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Cancellations TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,
Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Cancellations TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,

Lot 50027 – TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter,

Canada » Colony of Canada » Cancellations
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 CHF
Auction date
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
22d 12h 0m 15s before pre-bidding ends
Description

TORONTO: 1852–57 ½d Deep Rose on Local Drop Letter, Toronto

½d deep rose, showing major re-entry from Position 50 (in the reduced sheet of 100, originally Position 60 in the sheet of 120), tied by TORONTO, MY 16 split ring on 1859 drop letter (circular), addressed locally to Albert Street.

Pays the ½d domestic circular or drop letter rate, a fine example of early Toronto local postal usage with a notable plating variety.

Provenance: Afab.

Auction
June 2026 Auction Series
Catalogue
Canada “PENCE” Postal History

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