Antique Postcard 1923 Toronto Canada Old Mill Bridge Humber River Exhibition Cancel

Social History: The handwritten message from Fred captures a personal moment in time: "Miss you a whole lot Florence. Don't have anybody to tease any more!... I am your old Friend, Fred."

Mailed to Mrs. Geo Higgins at Langley Field, Virginia, care of N.A.C.A. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). 

Postal History: Features a highly collectible "Visit Postal Exhibit" slogan cancel, used exclusively during the 1923 Canadian National Exhibition. The full strike reads: "Visit Postal Exhibit Toronto Exhibition Aug 25 to Sep 8 1923". Because of its limited 15-day window of use, this cancel is prized by Canadian postal history specialists.

Scene: This postcard features the Old Mill and Bridge on the Humber River, a landmark site established in 1793 as Toronto’s first industrial center. 

Era: White Border (c. 1915–1930)
Publisher: Ballantine Bros., Toronto, Canada (Serial No. 103861)
Type: Printed Lithograph
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Intact stamps and a clear, desirable slogan cancel. Features typical minor corner rounding and a light surface crease near the top right edge.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.