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United Kingdom 1916 tax stamp, 3p

United Kingdom 1916 tax stamp, 3p

Issued by Virgin Islands
Year1916Value3pIssued forCompulsory Tax, War TaxColourViolet, Yellow

About this stamp

This 3p definitive tax stamp (war tax) was issued by Virgin Islands, in present-day United Kingdom, in 1916. The stamp has the following printed text identified - "WAR STAMP".

The violet, yellow colour stamp was printed using intaglio, special process (engraving, overprint). It has a perforation of 14 with a crown/cypher watermark (ca, multiple). It has water-activated gum.