Postage stamps and postal history of Nova Scotia

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

First stamps

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

1863 issue in cents

Values 1 to 12+1⁄2 cents.

Nova Scotia joined the Dominion of Canada in 1867.

See also

• List of people on stamps of the Canadian provinces
• Postage stamps and postal history of Canada

References

Further reading

• 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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External links

• Nova Scotia Stamp Club.

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