Remarks.—The Halifax Philatelist, in its number for February, 1887, mentions that the Three Cents exists in very dark brown, almost black. The specimen seen was unused, and purchased among others from the Post Office. Probably the change in colour is due to oxidation, or some other accidental cause.
Issue III. 1875-1876.
One Value. Similar in design to the stamps of the two last issues. The stamp first appeared on October 1st, 1875, with large dimensions, like those of Issue I.; but in March, 1876, the size was reduced to that of the stamps of Issue II. The perforation of both varieties is 12. ([Illustrations 34, 35.])
(A) Large size.
- 5 c., bronze-green (shades).
(B) Small size.
- 5 c., bronze-green (shades).
Issue IV. 1877-1880.
One value. The Fifteen Cents of Issue I. printed in modified colours. The perforation remains 12. ([Illustration 28.])
- January, 1877. 15 c., grey-violet (shades).
- End 1880. 15 c., slate ( ” ).