Exhibit 23(a)

          Independent Auditor's Consent

          We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registra-
          tion Statements Nos. 33-52945 and 33-62283 of International
          Paper Company of our report dated February 14, 1996 appearing
          in Form 8-K of Federal Paper Board Company, Inc. dated February
          29, 1996.

          DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
          Parsipanny, New Jersey
          June 3, 1996