How scarce is the Moulmein FP 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Moulmein FP 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3362 posted?

COV-3362 is dated 29 December 1841, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3362

29 December 1841 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 December 1841, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3362)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

29 December 1841

Description

(x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1841 (29 Dec.) entire letter from Lt. F.O. Kirby, an officer in the 14th Native Infantry Regiment, to London, marked "Per Steamer Ganges via Calcutta" and "Via Falmouth", rated "1/-" and showing oval-framed "india" and, on reverse, fine framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. (Type PS3) in red with manuscript "Rp. 1 Ship & overland Postage" inserted. Rare in such fine condition

Auction

Spink

21135, Lot 18, (2021)

Provenance

"Ruby"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Moulmein

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Moulmein 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 Moulmein pre stamp cover

COV-3362 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 29 December 1841 bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Moulmein postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 18 (2021).

1 image of COV-3362 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3362

What is COV-3362?: COV-3362 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 29 December 1841, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1841 (29 Dec.) entire letter from Lt. F.O. Kirby, an officer in the 14th Native Infantry Regiment, to London, marked "Per Steamer Ganges via Calcutta" and "Via Falmouth", rated "1/-" and showing oval-framed "india" and, on reverse, fine framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. (Type PS3) in red with manuscript "Rp. 1 Ship & overland Postage" inserted. Rare in such fine condition
How scarce is the Moulmein FP 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moulmein FP 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3362?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 18 (2021).
When was COV-3362 posted?: COV-3362 is dated 29 December 1841, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 29 December 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 17 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 21135, lot 18, (2021).