Canada 1915 War Tax 2c rose-carmine, SG230 Zanzibar stamps a shield for England and

a shield for England and a shield for Scotland

Rare specialised piece of early GB philately in exhibition quality

variety Roman 'I' in '½'

North Borneo 1909-23 3c black and green

Many of the stamps are unmounted including the highest value stamps in the set

Canada 1915 War Tax 2c rose-carmine, SG230 Zanzibar stamps a shield for England andCanada 1915 War Tax 2c rose carmine, type 46, block of 4, SG230. A fine and fresh mint block of four with original gum. A couple of short perforations at top, but still a most attractive piece. A scarce philatelic item in this form. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 140+. Canada War Tax Stamps were issued between April 15, 1915 and December 1916. The War Tax was added in addition to the rate of postage meaning the stamp carried both its face value and