How scarce is the Akyab FP 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Akyab FP 3 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853–1855.

When was COV-3508 posted?

COV-3508 is dated 25 July 1854, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 3 (1853–1855).

COV-3508

25 July 1854 Akyab Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 July 1854, Akyab FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3508) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

25 July 1854

Description

Description (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Akyab 1850s entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, fine framed "akyab/Bearing" d.s. (Type PS6); also1851 (27 Sept.) entire letter from Mauritius to Akyab, marked "p Ararat", showing despatch d.s. with framed Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s. on reverse

Auction

Spink

21135, Lot 12, (2021)

Provenance

"Ruby"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Akyab

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Akyab are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Akyab pre stamp cover

COV-3508 is an Akyab pre stamp cover of 25 July 1854 bearing the Akyab FP 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Akyab postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 12 (2021).

1 image of COV-3508 is recorded (front); the Akyab FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1853–1855.

Questions about COV-3508

What is COV-3508?: COV-3508 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Akyab, Burma of 25 July 1854, bearing the Akyab FP 3 handstamp in black. Description (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Akyab 1850s entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, fine framed "akyab/Bearing" d.s. (Type PS6); also1851 (27 Sept.) entire letter from Mauritius to Akyab, marked "p Ararat", showing despatch d.s. with framed Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s. on reverse
How scarce is the Akyab FP 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Akyab FP 3 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-3508?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 12 (2021).
When was COV-3508 posted?: COV-3508 is dated 25 July 1854, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 3 (1853–1855).

About this record

This 25 July 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Akyab FP 3 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 21135, lot 12, (2021).