Lot 50062 – 3d. red. tied by blue «2» numeral on cover with blue
Lot 50062 – 3d. red. tied by blue «2» numeral on cover with blue
Lot 50062 – 3d. red. tied by blue «2» numeral on cover with blue
Canada » Colony of Canada » Domestic Mail
Estimate
800 – 1’000 CHF
Auction date
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
22d 12h 44m 12s before pre-bidding ends
Description
1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Last Day of Non-Decimal Currency
3d red perforated, tied by blue “2” numeral on cover with blue BELLEVILLE JU 30 59 U.C. interrupted circular datestamp, addressed to Napanee with JY 1 arrival backstamp.
A significant usage representing the last day of the non-decimal currency system (6d rate) prior to the introduction of decimal currency on 1 July 1859.
Auction
Catalogue
Additional scans and images are being uploaded on a continuous basis, and the complete set of illustrations for all lots will be available by 1 June 2026.
Should you require further images after this date and are unable to find the material you need online, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further information regarding this lot, please contact us.