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COV-3356

18 October 1845 Kyouk Phyoo Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 October 1845, Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3356)

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Date

18 October 1845

Description

Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Kyouk Phyoo 1845 (18 Oct.) entire from Lower Tooting, Great Britain addressed to Capt. John Clarks at Kyouk Phyoo endorsed By Steamer via Southampton and Calcutta showing London despatch d.s., and on the reverse Calcutta (9.12) c.d.s. The letter was prepaid 1/- until Calcutta and was charged 8a. on arrival showing framed kyuk phyoo/Bearing h.s. (Type PS2). A fine and scarce letter.

Auction

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24115, Lot 5040, (2024)

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Other recorded marks at Kyouk Phyoo

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Kyouk Phyoo is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

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About this Kyouk Phyoo pre stamp cover

COV-3356 is a Kyouk Phyoo pre stamp cover of 18 October 1845 bearing the Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kyouk Phyoo postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Kyouk Phyoo 1845 (18 Oct.) entire from Lower Tooting, Great Britain addressed to Capt. John Clarks at Kyouk Phyoo endorsed By Steamer via Southampton and Calcutta showing London despatch d.s., and on the reverse Calcutta (9.12) c.d.s. The letter was prepaid 1/- until Calcutta and was charged 8a. on arrival showing framed kyuk phyoo/Bearing h.s. (Type PS2). A fine and scarce letter.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 lot 5040 (2024).

1 image of COV-3356 is recorded; the Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3356

What is COV-3356?
COV-3356 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kyouk Phyoo, Burma of 18 October 1845, bearing the Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 handstamp in black. Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Kyouk Phyoo 1845 (18 Oct.) entire from Lower Tooting, Great Britain addressed to Capt. John Clarks at Kyouk Phyoo endorsed By Steamer via Southampton and Calcutta showing London despatch d.s., and on the reverse Calcutta (9.12) c.d.s. The letter was prepaid 1/- until Calcutta and was charged 8a. on arrival showing framed kyuk phyoo/Bearing h.s. (Type PS2). A fine and scarce letter.
How scarce is the Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 mark on this cover?
The census grades Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3356?
Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 lot 5040 (2024).
When was COV-3356 posted?
COV-3356 is dated 18 October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 (—).

About this record

This 18 October 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 24115, lot 5040, (2024).