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-3365 posted?

COV-3365 is dated 25 August 1848, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3365

25 August 1848 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 August 1848, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3365)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moulmein FP 2, scan 2 (COV-3365)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

25 August 1848

Description

(x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1848 (25 Aug.) entire letter ex the Pipon Bell correspondence to Mauritius, marked "via Calcutta", showing light "mauritius/post office" double-ring arrival c.d.s. with, on reverse, framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. (Type PS3) in red and framed Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s. Opens out well for display

Auction

Spink

21135, Lot 21, (2021)

Spink

22130, Lot 108, (2022)

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-3365 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 25 August 1848 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 21 (2021); and Spink 22130 lot 108 (2022).

2 images of COV-3365 are recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3365

What is COV-3365?: COV-3365 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 25 August 1848, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1848 (25 Aug.) entire letter ex the Pipon Bell correspondence to Mauritius, marked "via Calcutta", showing light "mauritius/post office" double-ring arrival c.d.s. with, on reverse, framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. (Type PS3) in red and framed Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s. Opens out well for display
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-3365?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 21 (2021); and Spink 22130 lot 108 (2022).
When was COV-3365 posted?: COV-3365 is dated 25 August 1848, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 25 August 1848 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 21, (2021); Spink, 22130, lot 108, (2022).