war tax

Lot 995, Canada 1915 registered Admiral War Tax cover, Windsor to Egypt, sold for C$760

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Lot 995, Canada 1915 registered Admiral War Tax cover, Windsor to Egypt, sold for C$760Lot 995 Canada #MR2Bi 1915 Registered Admiral Early War Tax Cover to Egypt, mailed from Windsor Ontario on APR.19.1915 to the Indian Expeditionary Force in Egypt, through Toronto (APR.20 transit), with a Detroit, Michigan return address. The cover is franked with an MR2Bi (5c blue Admiral overprinted INLAND REVENUE WAR TAX) on front and six MR1 War Tax stamps on back totaling 8c. The overprinted War Tax stamps were issued to be used on fiscal documents, but a few rare examples are known used postally. Bit of aging and open on three sides for display, still a scarce franking and destination, plus an early use of the War Tax issues (rate in effect April 15th). Estimate C$350, sold for C$650.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Sale 40-41 Is Complete

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Lot 180 Canada #MR2Di 1915 50c Black Admiral Overprinted INLAND REVENUE WAR TAX, mint never hinged with four large and balanced margins, fresh and extremely fine. A rare stamp in this exceptional condition. Unitrade CV$ 2,000, sold for C$9,360 ($8,000 plus 17% buyer’s premium).

Auction #40-41 (The Bytown Collection & The Red Baron Collection), has finished. Prices Realized can be seen on our Stamp Auction Network listing or downloaded from our site.

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