Nova Scotia, 1851, 1s cold violet. Light oval grid cancel, four ample to mostly large margins, fresh and Very Fine, a wonderful example of this rare stamp showing the true "Cold Violet" shade; with 1949 R.P.S. Certificate. Scott No. 7. SG No. 7  £5,000 ($7,850). $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1851, 3d dark blue. Tied on small piece by oval grid cancel, ample to large margins, strong color, Very Fine. Scott No. 3 $180. SG No. 2. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1857, 1s purple. Light oval grid cancel, full to large margins, pressed crease, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 6. SG No. 8  £2,750 ($4,318). $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 10¢ vermilion. 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. Scott No. 12 $18 as singles. Unitrade No. 12a C$30 as singles ($31). SG No. 28. $0 (Image)

Nova Scotia, group, 1851-1857. Quite attractive group of 5 stamps, including #1 mint (close margins to just touching upper right, used #2-5, good colors, ample to touching in a few spots; also included is a bisect of the 3p on piece. No major faults noted. (no photo). Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0

Nova Scotia Stock. Mostly mint issues in duplication on stockpages; owner's Scott cat $4,948, condition mixed, please inspect. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0