British Columbia & Vancouver Island
April, 1860.
Perforated 14, no watermark, typographed.
Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company
| Description | Comment | # issued | Scott # | S.G. # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2½ pence dull rose | Not issued, proof or reprint? Imperforate | 1,440 | 1 | ? |
| 2½ pence dull rose | Perforated 14 | 235,440 | 2 | 2 |
All issue quantities are approximate.
The inscription reads "British Columbia & Vancouvers Island".
The inscription reads "British Columbia & Vancouvers Island".
The imperforate Scott #1 was never issued. The earliest known use of Scott #2 is July 30, 1860.
Vancouver Island was made a colony in 1849. British Columbia was made a separate colony after the Fraser River Gold Rush in 1858. It was earlier known as New Caledonia. The two colonies united in 1866 under the name of British Columbia, and in 1871 became a province of the Dominion.
Please see the overview of Canada page for more on Canada and the colonies that issued stamps.
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