Lot 50139 – 1858–59 1/2d Deep Rose, Perforated – Transient Newspaper Rate via Cunard

1858–59 1/2d Deep Rose, Perforated – Transient Newspaper Rate via Cunard1/2d deep rose, perforated, tied by indistinct “2?” numeral on wrapper band carried by Cunard to England, bearing “1d” handstamp on arrival, small cove tears, fine.The only recorded overseas usage of a newspaper wrapper.Rate Explanation: From 1 August 1857, transient newspapers were charged ½d under Department Notice No. 44, but only when sent via the Canadian Line. A Department Circular (cited in Boggs) clarifies that newspapers sent via Cunard were instead charged 1d on arrival, as reflected on this wrapper.Provenance: Challis, Wilkinson, Willson.