cover 1872 (9 March) envelope to Nova Scotia (indistinct d.s. on reverse) bearing 1865 6d. dull purple, tied by indistict barred oval numeral h.s. and showing "HAMILTON/BERMUDA" despatch c.d.s. adjacent; a horizontal crease affects both envelope and adhesive. An interesting late usage of the 6d. rate to Nova Scotia prior to the reduction to 3d. later in 1872. Photo