Lot 60045 – 1842 (Jan 31) Wrapper sent registered from Ireland to New York,

1842 (Jan 31) Wrapper sent registered from Ireland to New York, endorsed “p Halifax and Boston Steamer” and on the flap “If too late for Steamer forward by Private Ship” along with a superb strike of Cahir despatch cds, the address side with fine strikes of square Dublin datestamp (1.2), “Registered Letter” in red and handstruck “Registry / Postage” with manuscript values of 1/0 each for a total of 2/-, manuscript 39 rate mark in red ink (arrival postage) and Boston Ship transit (12.3), an appealing cover, paying 8d ship letter and 4d postage (up to 2oz) plus the 1/- registration fee, rare and the earliest registered letter to America, ex Alan Holyoake RDP FRPSL.