King George V, Red and Black on Blue Paper

Trinidad and Tobago · 1917 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is printed in red and black ink on blue paper, with the inscription 'WAR TAX' overprinted in black, indicating its purpose was to raise funds for the war effort.

Issued during World War I, this stamp is a 'war tax' issue, a common practice in the British Empire where a surcharge or overprint was added to postage to contribute to war expenses.