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Postage stamps and postal history of Nova Scotia

Postage stamps and postal history of Nova Scotia

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This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Nova Scotia.

One of the first stamps of Nova Scotia issued 1851.

First stamps

The first stamps of Nova Scotia were issued in 1851.[1]

1863 issue in cents

Values 1 to 12+1⁄2 cents.

2 cents issued 1863.

Nova Scotia joined the Dominion of Canada in 1867.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue: Commonwealth and British Empire Stamps 1840-1970. 110th edition. London: Stanley Gibbons, 2008, p. 150. ISBN 0-85259-653-7

Further reading

  • Argenti, Nicholas. The Postage Stamps of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. London: Royal Philatelic Society London, 1962 ISBN 0-900631-06-6 223p. The book was reprinted by Quarterman Publications in 1976.
  • Cameron, Chris F. Maccan Post Office: 140 Years of Postal Service, 1872-2012. Edmonton: Chris F. Cameron, 2012 ISBN 0-9876704-3-3 57p.
  • MacDonald, J.J. The Nova Scotia Post: Its Offices, Masters and Marks, 1700-1867. Toronto: Unitrade Press, 1985 ISBN 0-919801-23-4 295p.
  • MacDonald, Ken. Post Offices and Postal Routes of Halifax County. Saskatoon: Saskatoon Stamp Centre, 1999 ISBN 1-894466-01-2 390p.
  • MacDonald, Ken. Post Offices and Postal Routes of Pictou County. Saskatoon: Saskatoon Stamp Centre, 1999 ISBN 1-894466-02-0 316p.
  • Macpherson, L. B. Nova Scotian Postal History: Post offices (1754-1981). Halifax, N.S.: Petheric Press, 1982 ISBN 0-919380-41-7 136p.
  • Mitchell, R. B. Nova Scotia Fakes & Forgeries. Halifax, N.S.: Scotia Stamp Studio, 1976 49p.
  • Munden, Carl. Post offices of Cape Breton. Dartmouth, N.S.: C. Munden, 1986 four volumes.
  • Poole, Bertram W. H. The Postage Stamps of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Beverly, MA.: Severn-Wylie-Jewett, 1920? 20p.
  • Small, Richard E. The Post Offices of Nova Scotia 1755-1986. Reston, VA.: R.E. Small, 2001 117p.
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