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.
First stamps[edit]
The first stamps of Nova Scotia were issued in 1851.[1]
1863 issue in cents[edit]
Values 1 to 12+1⁄2 cents.
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Nova Scotia joined the Dominion of Canada in 1867.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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[edit]
- 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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