COV-3511 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Akyab, Burma of 17 February 1854, bearing the Akyab FP 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from akyab (burma), bearing FP 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 17 February 1854. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-3511 posted?

COV-3511 is dated 17 February 1854, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 3 (1853–1855).

COV-3511

17 February 1854 Akyab Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 February 1854, Akyab FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3511) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Christie's Robson Lowe

Date

17 February 1854

Description

Postal cover from akyab (burma), bearing FP 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 17 February 1854. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Christie's Robson Lowe

Lot 2009, (Mar. 1990)

Provenance

Gerald Davis

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-3511 is an Akyab pre stamp cover of 17 February 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?

Postal cover from akyab (burma), bearing FP 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 17 February 1854. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Christie's Robson Lowe lot 2009 (Mar. 1990).

1 image of COV-3511 is recorded (front); the Akyab FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1853–1855.

Questions about COV-3511

What is COV-3511?: COV-3511 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Akyab, Burma of 17 February 1854, bearing the Akyab FP 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from akyab (burma), bearing FP 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 17 February 1854. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-3511?: Its recorded auction history runs through Christie's Robson Lowe lot 2009 (Mar. 1990).
When was COV-3511 posted?: COV-3511 is dated 17 February 1854, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 3 (1853–1855).

About this record

This 17 February 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 Christie's Robson Lowe, lot 2009, (Mar. 1990).