Jamaica 1916 (Apr-Sep) "WAR STAMP" ½d yellow-green, type 19 overprint, error OVERPRINT DOUBLE, SG68b.
A fine and fresh mint example with original gum. A few slightly short perforations do not detract from overall fine quality.
A scarce war stamp error from World War I.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £140.
Jamaica joined most British colonies in 1916, by introducing a levy on correspondence to support the war effort. The Government Printer produced four overprints of "WAR STAMP" including this half penny coat of arms King George V stamp.
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