Nova Scotia Cover Stampless a well centered mint single

a well centered mint single showing a very clear example of the scarce double impression error with two distinct side by side impressions

intact perforations and full original gum showing only the faintest trace of hinging

a striking mint single

a very well centered mint block showing Type A (80% strength) lathework in margin at left

dry printing

Nova Scotia Cover Stampless a well centered mint single1872 cover endorsed James Rossey Steward HMS Lapwing and countersigned Ed Wickham to Hampshire with Great Britain One penny red Plate 138 tied by neat grid 466 of Liverpool in transit, in addition to clear circular Paid Liverpool Br. Packet 31 MY 72 CDS in red at left and Portsmouth arrival backstamp; light foxing and couple sealed tears. Carried per Inham Caspian which departed Halifax on May 21, 1872, arriving in Liverpool on May 31. A very scarce