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1851/60: 1 d. red-brown on bluish paper, imperforate, a used
example ...mehr 1851/60: 1 d. red-brown on bluish paper, imperforate, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Choice and fine. Signed Brun Gi = £ 475
Automatisch generierte Übersetzung:
1851/60: 1 d. rotbraun auf bläulichem Papier, ungezähnt, ein gebrauchtes Stück mit ringsum vollen bis breiten Rändern, zart gestempelt in schwarz. Ausgewählt und fein. Signiert Brun Gi = £ 475
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1 * SUPERB, OG, RARE GEM! Ex. Lichtenstein, VGG. ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1 * SUPERB, OG, RARE GEM! Ex. Lichtenstein, VGG. Cert.
Scott #1, Value $6,000
Nova Scotia, 1853, 1p Red Brown (1; SG 1). Original gum with brownish ...mehr
Nova Scotia, 1853, 1p Red Brown (1; SG 1). Original gum with brownish toned bands, large to full margins on each side, rich color and a bold impression, Very Fine, a handsome original gum example of this Nova Scotia classic, with 2000 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $4,000, SG £3,250, Unitrade C$6,000
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NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1 * SUPERB, LH, SPECTACULAR GEM! Ex. Koh, with 2 ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1 * SUPERB, LH, SPECTACULAR GEM! Ex. Koh, with 2 Certs.
Scott #1, Value $7,000
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1 O SPECTACULAR used example, SUPERB RARE GEM. With ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1 O SPECTACULAR used example, SUPERB RARE GEM. With 2 Certs, 1 graded 98J.
Scott #1, Value $0
1851, Queen Victoria, Chalon Head, imperforate right margin plate ...mehr
1851, Queen Victoria, Chalon Head, imperforate right margin plate proof of 1c in black, printed on thin card, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD $650, Est. $250-$300
Sc.1, mint no gum, wide margins, very nice example, catalog value ...mehr
Sc.1, mint no gum, wide margins, very nice example, catalog value US$3,500.
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1/6 RP 1p, 3p, 6p, 1/-, Set of 4 pairs, "REPRINTS", ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#1/6 RP 1p, 3p, 6p, 1/-, Set of 4 pairs, "REPRINTS", VF, SCARCE!
Scott #1RP-6RP, Value $1,250
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#2 ** SUPERB, NH, BRILLIANT, EXT. RARE GEM! With ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#2 ** SUPERB, NH, BRILLIANT, EXT. RARE GEM! With Cert.
Scott #2, Value $7,500
Nova Scotia, 1851, 3p Bright Blue (2; SG 3). Unused (no gum), large ...mehr
Nova Scotia, 1851, 3p Bright Blue (2; SG 3). Unused (no gum), large balanced margins, wonderfully fresh color, unusually sharp impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 2018 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $2,000, SG £1,400, Unitrade C$1,600
1851, 3d bright blue (Scott 2), unused without gum, rich color and ...mehr
1851, 3d bright blue (Scott 2), unused without gum, rich color and ample, well balanced margins, Very Fine, with a 1985 Greene Foundation certificate.
Scott $2,000 for o.g.
3 P. blau a. bläulich, ganze Marke mit anhängender diagonal ...mehr
3 P. blau a. bläulich, ganze Marke mit anhängender diagonal halbierter Marke und sauberem Federzug, m.E. wohl Original, Kab
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#2b * Pale Blue, XF, OG, RARE! With Cert. Scott ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#2b * Pale Blue, XF, OG, RARE! With Cert.
Scott #2b, Value $3,200
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#2b O "Pale Blue", SUPERB used, RARE QUALITY! With ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#2b O "Pale Blue", SUPERB used, RARE QUALITY! With Cert.
Scott #2b, Value $0
Nova Scotia. 1851-60 Issue. 3d. deep blue bisected diagonally and 6d. ...mehr
Nova Scotia. 1851-60 Issue. 3d. deep blue bisected diagonally and 6d. yellow-green, both tied to small c.1860 piece by barred oval and part d.s.; 6d. lightly touched along one side otherwise fine and scarce. The reverse of the piece with Buhler handstamps and signatures. S.G. 2a, 5, £3,250 (Estimate £200 - £250)
1857 Nova Scotia “House Cover†to England, Bearing 3d ...mehr
1857 Nova Scotia “House Cover†to England, Bearing 3d Blue Bisect & 6d Yellow-Green — Correct 7½d Rate Cat $7200.
1857 folded letter to Newcastle-on-Tyne, franked with a bisected 1851–57 3d deep blue on bluish paper (SG 2a), used as 1½d, and a 6d yellow-green on bluish paper (SG 5), both imperforate. The stamps are cancelled by a framed oval grid in black. On the front, below the stamps, is a red ‘PKT. LETTER / PAID / LIVERPOOL’ tombstone datestamp dated 14.6.57. Backstamped with Nova Scotia and Newcastle-on-Tyne datestamps.
This franking represents the correct 7½d rate, the standard single-letter charge to the UK. As there was no 1½d adhesive available, the Postmaster General authorised the use of bisected 3d stamps on October 19, 1854. The 3d deep blue bisect is recorded in only three combinations for making up this transatlantic 7½d rate.
A visually appealing and scarce bisect usage, despite the reduced back, and an important addition to any serious collection of Nova Scotia postal history.
The term “House cover†in this context refers to a specific and well-known 1855 Nova Scotia cover sent by the firm Blackwood & House, a Halifax-based mercantile company. These covers were addressed to their partner office in England and are notable because several early bisect usages—especially of the 3d blue bisect + 6d green to pay 7½d—were sent by or to this firm.
So when philatelists say “House coverâ€, they’re referring to:
A genuine, commercial usage of bisected Nova Scotia stamps,
Usually mailed by Blackwood & House,
And often considered part of the earliest known examples of the authorised bisect practice after the 1854 PMG directive.
These covers are among the few documented and accepted uses of the bisect to make up the UK letter rate.
Because they originated from a known sender, they're used as benchmarks for authenticity and proper usage.
There are only a handful known - hence the high auction values and collector interest.
P.A. Expertising Limited
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NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 ** SUPERB, NH, RARE QUALITY GEM! VGG. Cert. ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 ** SUPERB, NH, RARE QUALITY GEM! VGG. Cert.
Scott #3, Value $7,500
Nova Scotia, 1851, 3p Dark Blue (3; SG 2). Original gum, small h.r., ...mehr
Nova Scotia, 1851, 3p Dark Blue (3; SG 2). Original gum, small h.r., large to full margins all around, strong rich color with an intense impression on lightly blued paper, Extremely Fine, a handsome original gum example in superb condition, ex "Alan", with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate, Scott $3,000, SG £1,500, Unitrade C$4,400
1851, 3d dark blue (Scott 3), a lovely mint example, o.g., ...mehr
1851, 3d dark blue (Scott 3), a lovely mint example, o.g., wonderfully fresh with ample to large margins and exquisite color, Very Fine. A real beauty! with a 2005 Greene Foundation certificate.
Scott $3,000.
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 O SUPERB example tied to piece, dated (SP. 15, ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 O SUPERB example tied to piece, dated (SP. 15, 1856) 1 year befor the Official FIRST DAY of Issue, EXTREMELY RARE! VGG. Cert.
Scott #3, Value $0
![NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Scott ...](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09687/S1/v11833.jpg)
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Scott ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE!
Scott #3, Value $0
![NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Scott ...](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09687/S1/v11834.jpg)
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Scott ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE!
Scott #3, Value $0
Nova Scotia, 1854 cover from Truro to Halifax, franked 3d Dark Blue ...mehr
Nova Scotia, 1854 cover from Truro to Halifax, franked 3d Dark Blue (SG 3) with near-perfect margins, paying the domestic rate, tied by a crisp mute grid
Nova Scotia, 1858, inland cover to Colchester1858 folded letter from ...mehr
Nova Scotia, 1858, inland cover to Colchester1858 folded letter from Wilmot to New Annan, Colchester County, franked at the 3d inland rate with a fine example of the 1851 3d bright blue on bluish paper, first printing (SG 3), tied by grid cancel. Clear "LONDONDERRY N.S. DE 10 8" circular date stamp alongside
![NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3, #5 pair [C] STUNNING cover/front to the UK. ...](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09687/S1/v11822.jpg)
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3, #5 pair [C] STUNNING cover/front to the UK. ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3, #5 pair [C] STUNNING cover/front to the UK. paying the 15d. Rate. This is thought to be the ONLY recorded of this rate. Ex. Lowe and Wilkenson. With VGG. Cert.
Scott #3-5, Value $5,000
![NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3a [C] SPECTACULAR, showing two "Bisects" tied to ...](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09687/S1/v11821.jpg)
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3a [C] SPECTACULAR, showing two "Bisects" tied to ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#3a [C] SPECTACULAR, showing two "Bisects" tied to cover pying the 6d. Rate. EXTREMELY RARE. Ex. Wilkenson with VGG. Cert.
Scott #3a, Value $12,000
1851, 6d yellow green (Scott 4), o.g., never hinged, fresh color with ...mehr
1851, 6d yellow green (Scott 4), o.g., never hinged, fresh color with four clear margins; faint diagonal bend (not visible in watermark fluid), Fine to Very Fine.
Unitrade C$6,000 for Fine ($4,460).
Scott $10,000.
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#4 * SUPERB OG RARITY! Ex. Ferrari, VGG. Cert. ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#4 * SUPERB OG RARITY! Ex. Ferrari, VGG. Cert.
Scott #4, Value $10,000
Nova Scotia, 1851, 6p Yellow Green (4; SG 5). Unused (no gum), full to ...mehr
Nova Scotia, 1851, 6p Yellow Green (4; SG 5). Unused (no gum), full to ample margins on each side, exceptionally fresh color with a sharp impression VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 6-PENCE YELLOW GREEN, SCOTT NO. 4. With 2010 Scheller certificate. Scott $10,000. SG £5,000. Unitrade C$7,500
![NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#4 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Royal ...](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09687/S1/v11835.jpg)
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#4 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Royal ...mehr
NOVA SCOTIA: Sc.#4 [C] SUPERB example tied to cover, CHOICE! Royal Cert.
Scott #4, Value $1,500
Corinphila Auktion
Los 967
SG
1
example ...mehr 1851/60: 1 d. red-brown on bluish paper, imperforate, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Choice and fine. Signed Brun Gi = £ 475
Automatisch generierte Übersetzung:
1851/60: 1 d. rotbraun auf bläulichem Papier, ungezähnt, ein gebrauchtes Stück mit ringsum vollen bis breiten Rändern, zart gestempelt in schwarz. Ausgewählt und fein. Signiert Brun Gi = £ 475
LIVE!
150.00 CHF
(ca. 165 EUR)
Verkauft
(ca. 165 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11711
SC
1
Scott #1, Value $6,000
Festpreis
3500.00 USD
(ca. 2964 EUR)
(ca. 2964 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Los 362
SC
1
SG
1
750.00 USD
(ca. 635 EUR)
18.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 635 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11796
SC
1
Scott #1, Value $7,000
Festpreis
3750.00 USD
(ca. 3175 EUR)
(ca. 3175 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11824
SC
1
Scott #1, Value $0
Festpreis
1200.00 USD
(ca. 1016 EUR)
(ca. 1016 EUR)
Raritan Stamps
Los 275
SC
1
LIVE!
200.00 USD
(ca. 169 EUR)
Verkauft
(ca. 169 EUR)
Guillermo Jalil-Philatino
Los 137
SC
1
250.00 USD
(ca. 212 EUR)
03.03.2026 19:00 -03
(ca. 212 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11902
SC
1RP-6RP
Scott #1RP-6RP, Value $1,250
Festpreis
550.00 USD
(ca. 466 EUR)
(ca. 466 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11675
SC
2
Scott #2, Value $7,500
Festpreis
4500.00 USD
(ca. 3810 EUR)
(ca. 3810 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Los 363
SC
2
SG
3
500.00 USD
(ca. 423 EUR)
18.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 423 EUR)
Kelleher Auktionen
Los 2084
SC
2
Scott $2,000 for o.g.
200.00 USD
(ca. 169 EUR)
17.03.2026 08:00 EDT
(ca. 169 EUR)
Auktionshaus Klüttermann GmbH
Los 11275
Mi
2+2H
ONLINE LIVE
100.00 EUR
31.03.2026 23:59 CEST
WIP Stamps International
Los 11676
SC
2b
Scott #2b, Value $3,200
Festpreis
1500.00 USD
(ca. 1270 EUR)
(ca. 1270 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11832
SC
2b
Scott #2b, Value $0
Festpreis
350.00 USD
(ca. 296 EUR)
(ca. 296 EUR)
Spink London
Los 4788
SG
2a, 5
140.00 GBP
(ca. 160 EUR)
30.01.2026 08:00 GMT
(ca. 160 EUR)
Romano House of Stamps Sales Ltd.
Los 297
SG
2a, 5
1857 folded letter to Newcastle-on-Tyne, franked with a bisected 1851–57 3d deep blue on bluish paper (SG 2a), used as 1½d, and a 6d yellow-green on bluish paper (SG 5), both imperforate. The stamps are cancelled by a framed oval grid in black. On the front, below the stamps, is a red ‘PKT. LETTER / PAID / LIVERPOOL’ tombstone datestamp dated 14.6.57. Backstamped with Nova Scotia and Newcastle-on-Tyne datestamps.
This franking represents the correct 7½d rate, the standard single-letter charge to the UK. As there was no 1½d adhesive available, the Postmaster General authorised the use of bisected 3d stamps on October 19, 1854. The 3d deep blue bisect is recorded in only three combinations for making up this transatlantic 7½d rate.
A visually appealing and scarce bisect usage, despite the reduced back, and an important addition to any serious collection of Nova Scotia postal history.
The term “House cover†in this context refers to a specific and well-known 1855 Nova Scotia cover sent by the firm Blackwood & House, a Halifax-based mercantile company. These covers were addressed to their partner office in England and are notable because several early bisect usages—especially of the 3d blue bisect + 6d green to pay 7½d—were sent by or to this firm.
So when philatelists say “House coverâ€, they’re referring to:
A genuine, commercial usage of bisected Nova Scotia stamps,
Usually mailed by Blackwood & House,
And often considered part of the earliest known examples of the authorised bisect practice after the 1854 PMG directive.
These covers are among the few documented and accepted uses of the bisect to make up the UK letter rate.
Because they originated from a known sender, they're used as benchmarks for authenticity and proper usage.
There are only a handful known - hence the high auction values and collector interest.
P.A. Expertising Limited
1800.00 USD
(ca. 1524 EUR)
12.03.2026 22:00 CET
(ca. 1524 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11712
SC
3
Scott #3, Value $7,500
Festpreis
5500.00 USD
(ca. 4657 EUR)
(ca. 4657 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Los 364
SC
3
SG
2
1000.00 USD
(ca. 847 EUR)
18.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 847 EUR)
Kelleher Auktionen
Los 2085
SC
3
Scott $3,000.
750.00 USD
(ca. 635 EUR)
17.03.2026 08:00 EDT
(ca. 635 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11828
SC
3
Scott #3, Value $0
Festpreis
550.00 USD
(ca. 466 EUR)
(ca. 466 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11833
SC
3
Scott #3, Value $0
Festpreis
300.00 USD
(ca. 254 EUR)
(ca. 254 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11834
SC
3
Scott #3, Value $0
Festpreis
300.00 USD
(ca. 254 EUR)
(ca. 254 EUR)
Romano House of Stamps Sales Ltd.
Los 299
SG
3
300.00 USD
(ca. 254 EUR)
12.03.2026 22:00 CET
(ca. 254 EUR)
Romano House of Stamps Sales Ltd.
Los 300
SG
3
200.00 USD
(ca. 169 EUR)
12.03.2026 22:00 CET
(ca. 169 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11822
SC
3-5
Scott #3-5, Value $5,000
Festpreis
2750.00 USD
(ca. 2329 EUR)
(ca. 2329 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11821
SC
3a
Scott #3a, Value $12,000
Festpreis
4500.00 USD
(ca. 3810 EUR)
(ca. 3810 EUR)
Kelleher Auktionen
Los 2086
SC
4
Unitrade C$6,000 for Fine ($4,460).
Scott $10,000.
600.00 USD
(ca. 508 EUR)
17.03.2026 08:00 EDT
(ca. 508 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11710
SC
4
Scott #4, Value $10,000
Festpreis
4500.00 USD
(ca. 3810 EUR)
(ca. 3810 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Los 365
SC
4
SG
5
1500.00 USD
(ca. 1270 EUR)
18.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 1270 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Los 11835
SC
4
Scott #4, Value $1,500
Festpreis
850.00 USD
(ca. 720 EUR)
(ca. 720 EUR)
Aktuelle Zeit: 01.03.2026 - 13:22 Uhr MET