Lot 50049 – 1852–57 ½d. Rose on Newspaper Wrapper½d. rose affixed
Lot 50049 – 1852–57 ½d. Rose on Newspaper Wrapper½d. rose affixed
Canada » Colony of Canada » Domestic Mail
Estimate
2’000 – 3’000 CHF
Auction date
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
36d 18h 35m 24s before pre-bidding ends
Description
1852–57 ½d. Rose on Newspaper Wrapper½d. rose affixed on the front page of the Globe (Toronto) newspaper dated 2 April 1858, tied by “13” numeral cancellation of Galt, addressed to Dundas.A fine example illustrating the ½d newspaper rate for printed matter mailed by individuals not exceeding 3 oz, introduced 1 August 1857. An attractive and scarce usage on newspaper.Provenance: Jarrett. Auction
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