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Canada 1¢ War Tax Stamp
Canada · 1916 · 1¢ War Tax
A red Canadian war tax stamp featuring 'CANADA' at the top, 'WAR TAX' in the center, and '1 T C' (1 cent) at the bottom.
Issued in 1916 during World War I, this stamp was used to collect additional revenue for the Canadian war effort, affixed to mail alongside regular postage.
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Image: David Sowders · License: Public domain
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