COV-3356
18 October 1845 Kyouk Phyoo FP 1 Cover
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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.
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Other recorded marks at Kyouk Phyoo
1 markOne other pre-1854 postal marking of Kyouk Phyoo is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.
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).