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Jamaica: The World War I Red Cross Charity Stamps.
First issue on postcard to the USA, 1915.
With a George V keyplate 1d paying the 1d postcard rate to the USA.
May Pen: 21 December 15.
Received: 29 December 15.
Second issue on internal cover, 1916.
The internal rate was increased from 1d to 1½d by the imposition of the War Tax on 1 April 1916.
With a George V keyplate 1d and a first
issue War Stamp ½d paying the 1½d
internal rate.
Annotto Bay: 29 May 16.
Kingston: 29 May 16.
