Nova Scotia, 1789 (Dec. 19) Halifax, N.S. to Rothsay Manse (Isle of Bute), Scotland. Folded letter from W. Lyon endorsed "p. Snow Turner, Capt. Emslin", entered mails with "Greenock" straightline backstamp and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript "3" due for 2d inland postage plus 1d ship fee, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Nova Scotia, 1800 (Jul. 24) Windsor N.S. to Edinburgh, Scotland. Datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Plymouth, entered mails with "Ship-Letter, Plymouth" crown oval and manuscript "2/-" shilling due rating, red London backstamp and manuscript "3/4" rating for double weight 8d ship letter plus 1s4d Plymouth-London and 1s4d London-Edinburgh inland postage; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Nova Scotia, 1800 (Jul. 25) Halifax N.S. to Rothsay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Datelined folded letter endorsed "p William, Capt. Cambridge", entered mails with clear strike of "Ship Letter, Greenock" crown oval handstamp and manuscript "8" due rating for 4d ship letter rate plus 4d inland postage, contents describes a dislocation from Virginia to Halifax, clean and Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Nova Scotia, 1808 (Dec. 20) Halifax, N.S. to Rothsay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Datelined folded letter by private ship to Liverpool, entered mails with red "Ship-Letter, Liverpool" crown oval and manuscript "1/3" due rating for 4d ship letter fee plus 11d inland postage; some extra ms. top right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Nova Scotia, 1829 (Jun. 1) Pictou N.S. to Edinburgh, Scotland. Datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Scotland, entered mails with "Greenock / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp and manuscript "1/4" rating for 8d ship letter plus 8d internal postage, reverse with Greenock (6.30) transit cds and red Edinburgh (7.1) arrival cds, "Add^l. ½" handstamp for ½d Scottish toll road tax, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Nova Scotia, 1831 (Nov. 16) Bedeque, Prince Edward Island to Luss, Scotland. Datelined folded letter carried by private ship from Halifax to Scotland, entered mails with "Greenock / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp on reverse along with Dec. 22nd cds, manuscript "1/3" for 6d ship letter rate, 2d captain's gratuity and 7d inland postage, updated to "1/4" for 1d to Luss, Scottish "Add^l. ½" handstamp for ½d toll road tax; some edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Ship letter originating on Prince Edward Island are most uncommon and any ship would have transitted Nova Scotia on the way to Europe. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Nova Scotia, 1835 (Aug. 28) Glasgow, Scotland to Pictou N.S. Docketed folded cover endorsed per "Acadian", entered mails with "Halifax N.S. SE, 1835" cds and "Ship Letter, Halifax" crown oval with manuscript "8" pence rating; small faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Nova Scotia, 1815 (May 21) Halifax, N.S. to Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Datelined folded letter with "Halifax, MY 21, 1815" fleuron cds and matching bold "POST / PAID" circular handstamp, carried by Hinchinbrooke to Falmouth, partial "Glasgow, 28 Jun 1815" two-line postmark and matching "½" handstamp for Scottish toll road tax, manuscript "2/5" rating for 1s3d packet plus 1s2d inland postage, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Nova Scotia, 1817 (Oct. 30) Borrowfield, Scotland to Lunenburg N.S. Datelined folded letter entered the mails with framed "Montrose, 488 - E" postmark and manuscript "Pd 2/6½" rating, Edinburgh "Paid, 5 NO 1817" cds, carried by Princess Elizabeth to Bermuda, then by HMS Saracen to Halifax; cover tear, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The 2s6½d rating was 1s3d for packet, 1s3d inland postage (should have been 1s2d for 488 miles) and ½d Scottish toll road tax. A post office was opened at Lunenburg in 1819 only. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300