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-3565 posted?

COV-3565 is dated 11 September 1853, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 3 (1853–1855).

COV-3565

11 September 1853 Akyab Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 September 1853, Akyab FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3565)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

11 September 1853

Description

(x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Akyab 1853 (11 Sept.) entire to Calcutta, marked "per Dawk Bearing" and showing, on reverse, a mainly fine strike of framed "akyab/Bearing" (Type PS6; earliest recorded date), boxed "ar" and red Calcutta "G.P.O." datestamp; some wear and damage along folds

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Lot 18, (Dec. 2017)

Spink

21135, Lot 14, (2021)

Provenance

"Ruby" Derek Filby

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-3565 is an Akyab pre stamp cover of 11 September 1853 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd lot 18 (Dec. 2017); and Spink 21135 lot 14 (2021).

1 image of COV-3565 is recorded; the Akyab FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1853–1855.

Questions about COV-3565

What is COV-3565?: COV-3565 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Akyab, Burma of 11 September 1853, bearing the Akyab FP 3 handstamp in black. (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Akyab 1853 (11 Sept.) entire to Calcutta, marked "per Dawk Bearing" and showing, on reverse, a mainly fine strike of framed "akyab/Bearing" (Type PS6; earliest recorded date), boxed "ar" and red Calcutta "G.P.O." datestamp; some wear and damage along folds
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-3565?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd lot 18 (Dec. 2017); and Spink 21135 lot 14 (2021).
When was COV-3565 posted?: COV-3565 is dated 11 September 1853, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 3 (1853–1855).

About this record

This 11 September 1853 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, lot 18, (Dec. 2017); Spink, 21135, lot 14, (2021).