Philatelic Literature Specialists

Hodgson, K. and Sedgewick, W.A.

The Scottish Additional Halfpenny Mail Tax

1813 – 1839
Publisher: HH Sales, Bradford, 2001

Reprint of the second (revised) edition, paperback (card covers), 54 pages, slight rust to staples, minor marks to the front cover, in Good condition.

This booklet is the standard handbook on these markings. It was fully revised by the late authors and is priced with a rarity guide. After a brief historical background to the tax, the booklet lists the use of these marks in Scotland as well as their use in England. With tables listing the types, size, colour, dates of use and rarity. Very well illustrated in black & white.

£7.50