British West Indies. (St. Vincent - Late Fee). Circa 1909. Small piece bearing SG 109, 1d carmine (pair) and 'War Tax' SG 127, 1d rose-red tied by hand-struck 'LATE FEE' in black with adjacent St. Vincent date stamp 'Nov 23rd.'
Messenger noted a few examples of this large Late Fee hand-stamp (Messenger No 78) have been seen with 1909 dates. The LATE FEE was increased from 1d to 2d from November 1909.