Nova Scotia, 1851, 3d bright blue and dark blue. Both with large margins and light cancels, a fresh, Very Fine pair; with 2001 V.G. Greene and 1995 P.S.E. Certificates, respectively. Unitrade No. 2-3 C$700 ($712). Scott No. 2-3  $450. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1851, 3d bright blue. Single with large margins & light cancel, along with two 3d pale blue shade also with four large margins, Very Fine and choice; all with individual certificate. Unitrade No. 2i, 2b. Scott No. 2, 2b  $600. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1851, 6d yellow green. Large margins, vibrant color and a light, centrally struck oval grid cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Unitrade No. 4 C$900 ($915). Scott No. 4  $525. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1853, 1d red brown. Large balanced margins, rich, warm color and neat, centrally struck oval grid cancel, fresh and Very Fine, a very rare stamp in sound gem condition; with 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade No. 1 C$800 ($814). Scott No. 1  $525. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1857, 6d dark green. Large, perfectly balanced margins with deep, proof-like color and a light, central oval grid cancel, exceptionally fresh and choice Extremely Fine, a gorgeous stamp; with 1992 P.F. certificate. Unitrade No. 5 C$2,500 ($2,542). Scott No. 5  $1,300. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 1¢ black on white. Absolutely perfectly centered with a proof-like impression on brilliant white paper and a light oval grid cancel, an absolutely Superb gem; with 2003 A.P.S. certificate. Unitrade No. 8a C$10 ($10). Scott No. 8a  $6. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 1¢ black on white. Vertical pair, plated by Argenti as position 81/91, both virtually perfectly centered and amazingly fresh with neat oval grid cancels, a choice, truly Superb pair, an outstanding gem; with 2003 A.P.S. certificate. Unitrade No. 8a C$20 as singles ($20). Scott No. 8a  $12 as singles. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 1¢ black on yellowish. Top sheet margin single with part-imprint tied by oval grid and paying the 1¢ circular rate on a folded list of Pictou Prices Current dated 11th July 1867, Extremely Fine; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 8  $200. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 1¢-12¢ Cents issue complete, exceptional balance of collection. Small lot of hand select gems each chosen for centering, color, freshness & overall quality, included is 8, 8a, 9 (3 & two covers), 10 (2 singles & one pair, plus one cover), 11i (unshaded "E"), 12 (3 & one cover), 13 (4, one of which is the "Missing Scroll Flourish" variety, Pos. 38, small thin specks), generally Extremely Fine, inspection a must to fully appreciate this lovely group; all with individual certificate. Unitrade No. 8-13. Scott No. 8-13  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 1¢-12¢ Cents issue complete. A choice, beautifully centered, lightly cancelled set, all fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb, a gorgeous set; all with individual certificate. Scott No. 8-11, 12a, 13  $70. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 10¢ vermilion on white. Perfectly centered and wonderfully fresh with a light oval grid cancel, Superb, the perfect stamp; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade No. 12 C$15 ($15). Scott No. 12  $8. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 10¢ vermilion on yellowish. Light oval grid cancels, a choice vertical pair plated by Argenti as position 85/95, beautifully centered with bright color and paper, fresh and Extremely Fine, a stunning pair which is rarely found in this gem quality; with 2003 A.P.S. certificate. Unitrade No. 12a C$30 as singles ($31). Scott No. 12a  $16 as singles. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 12½¢ black on yellowish. clear vertical layout line at left, mathematically centered within perfectly balanced margins, light oval grid cancel, fresh and Superb, an unbelievable gem; with 2004 V.G. Greene certificate. Unitrade No. 13 C$50 ($51). Scott No. 13  $30+. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 12½¢ black on yellowish. (Pos. 38), well centered single with black oval grid cancel, Very Fine and scarce; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Unitrade No. 13 var. Scott No. 13 var.  Estimate $50 - 75. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 12½¢ black on yellowish. Tied by oval grid cancel on small 1861 cover from Halifax to England, Very Fine; with 2002 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 13  $225. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 2¢ lilac on white. Light, mainly face-free oval grid cancel, beautifully centered and wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem with full perforations; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade No. 9 C$12 ($12). Scott No. 9  $7. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 5¢ blue on yellowish. Virtually perfectly centered with huge balanced margins, intense color and a central oval grid cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous jumbo; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate. Unitrade No. 10a C$12 ($12). Scott No. 10a  $6. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 8½¢ green on white. Light oval grid cancels, and incredibly fresh and and perfectly centered horizontal pair with deep proof-like color contrasted against brilliant white paper, an absolutely Superb pair, a stunning item worth of the finest collection; with 2003 V.G. Greene certificate. Unitrade No. 11a C$30 as singles ($31). Scott No. 11a  $10 as singles. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 8½¢ green. Perfectly centered with huge jumbo margins, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine, a wonderful gem; with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade No. 11a C$15 ($15). Scott No. 11a  $10. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Paid, Mar 22, 1852. Tombstone date stamp on folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript 4 rate at right and "5" cents due handstamp and manuscript at left, sent by steamer Admiral (first trip 1853), Extremely Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)