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Click here to view more Newspaper Stamp United States and Worldwide Postal History for sale. Cover #72487. New Zealand. Dated 187?. An unused 75x42 mm Austin Walsh & Co cigarette card (light toning spot on reverse) showing the 1/2d Victoria Newspaper stamp (Scott #P1). These were inserted in packets of "Atlas" cigarettes, the first manufactured in New Zealand. The firm negotiated with the Post Office a concessional printed matter ½d rate that was not extended to any other firm. Cover #72488. New Zealand. Dated 187?. An unused 75x42 mm Austin Walsh & Co cigarette card showing the 1/2d Victoria Newspaper stamp (Scott #P1). These were inserted in packets of "Atlas" cigarettes, the first manufactured in New Zealand. The firm negotiated with the Post Office a concessional printed matter ½d rate that was not extended to any other firm.. |