1869 Toronto fancy "2" ties #23, 1¢ Large Queen (pre-affixing tear) on circular from Toronto to Brantford, Ont. The printed form inside is from the Framers' Branch Mutual Fire Insurance Company with a blue company datestamp of Nov 17, 1869. The Toronto 2 postmark is a late state of Lacelle #27 (D&S Type 28) which matches the reported period of use, Oct - Nov, 1869. This could possibly be the latest recorded example. (Image)