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Jamaica: The World War I Red Cross Charity Stamps.

Third issue on cover to Antigua, 1916. The Empire rate was 1d before the War Tax was introduced.

“Thought you might like
the Red + stamp”

With a George V
keyplate 1d paying the
1d single Empire rate.

Claremont:
31 January 16.

Kingston:
1 February 16.

St John’s Antigua:
26 March 16.

Fourth issue on cover to Great Britain, 1917.
The War Tax increased the Empire rate from 1d to 1½d from 1 April 1916.

Six fourth issue, probably taken from a booklet, with first issue 3d and ½d War Stamps. Ex Davis.
3½d rate to Great Britain (1½d postage including ½d War Tax + 2d registration).
Kingston registered: 9 May 17.
London registered: 29 May 17.