1881: Local surcharges “½” in black on 1 penny dull red, Setting 10, Type 9, good colour, tied by indistinct barred oval to an envelope sent to Nova Scotia, Canada (ca.1891- printed circular rate of 1 January 1891 onwards). Fault top left of the envelope, not apparent on account of being folded for display. Vertical and horizontal filing creases well clear of adhesive, which has the top right side clipped. Rare use of this issue.
