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 The
Nova Scotia postal system was under the direct control of the General
Post office in London from 1754 until 1851. In the pre-adhesive period
prior to 1851, postal markings followed the British pattern with new devices
being introduced in standard forms.
In 1851 Nova Scotia became responsible for its own postal system. Postmaster
General Woodhouse remained in charge until Nova Scotia became a Province
of Canada in 1867. Adhesive postage stamps denominated in pence and shilling
were introduced in the fall of 1851. Bisecting of Nova Scotia stamps was
authorized in 1854 to accommodate the new seven and one-half pence rate
to England.
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