CANADA 1916 2c + 1c scarlet, SG233Canada 1916 (1 Jan) 2c + 1c scarlet, type 47, die I, perforations 12, SG233. A fresh and fine mint example with original gum. A difficult stamp to find in unused condition. 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 the added WAR TAX. The additional revenue raised was used to defray the costs of war. Canada's