How scarce is the Akyab FP 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Akyab FP 4 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3563 posted?

COV-3563 is dated 16 April 1852, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 4 (—).

COV-3563

16 April 1852 Akyab Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 April 1852, Akyab FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3563)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

16 April 1852

Description

(x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Akyab 1852 (16 Apr.) entire to Amsterdam, rated "1/-", showing framed "india paid", Marseilles entry d.s. and, on reverse, framed "akyab/Paid" d.s. (Type PS5) completed for 8a., framed Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter d.s., and arrival c.d.s. all in red

Auction

Spink

21135, Lot 13, (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-3563 is an Akyab pre stamp cover of 16 April 1852 bearing the Akyab FP 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Akyab postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 13 (2021).

1 image of COV-3563 is recorded; the Akyab FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3563

What is COV-3563?: COV-3563 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Akyab, Burma of 16 April 1852, bearing the Akyab FP 4 handstamp in red. (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Akyab 1852 (16 Apr.) entire to Amsterdam, rated "1/-", showing framed "india paid", Marseilles entry d.s. and, on reverse, framed "akyab/Paid" d.s. (Type PS5) completed for 8a., framed Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter d.s., and arrival c.d.s. all in red
How scarce is the Akyab FP 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Akyab FP 4 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3563?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 13 (2021).
When was COV-3563 posted?: COV-3563 is dated 16 April 1852, within the recorded period of use of Akyab FP 4 (—).

About this record

This 16 April 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Akyab FP 4 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 13, (2021).