Malaysia Stamp & Philately Reference Guide

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World War I : Charity Label


+ Issue Date     : 1916
+ Classification : Cinderella
+ Watermark      : Unwatermarked
+ Perforations   : 12
+ Separations    : Normal Perforations
+ Gum Type       : Gum
+ Shape          : Rectangular
+ Orientation    : Vertical
Arms of the Federated Malay States on banner over war orphans and widows. 

27 x 45 mm. 

Shields in corners each bearing the name of one member state of the FMS. 

Rough perforations 12. 

No watermark. 

Issued without value indicator.

The inscription at foot differs between the four types.

According to The Postage Stamps of the Federated Malay States by W A Reeves, the above stamps were issued on 17th February 1916 and withdrawn in 1918.