1859 (Mar. 29) Philadelphia, Pa. to Lurgan, Ireland, newspaper wrapper bearing 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, horizontal pair, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., May 29 1859" octagonal datestamp prepaying the 2¢ printed matter rate, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Mar. 30th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 10th, perfect strike of "d1" pence due rating handstamp, Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 24  Estimate $300 - 400. One penny postage due marking believed to be that of Dublin, but confirmation has yet to be made. The normal newspaper rate in Ireland was charged. $0 (Image)