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-3367 posted?

COV-3367 is dated 20 February 1850, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3367

20 February 1850 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 February 1850, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3367)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

20 February 1850

Description

x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1850 (20 Feb.) entire letter to Akyab showing, on reverse, framed segmented "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) unusually completed for only 1 anna

Auction

Christie's Robson Lowe

Lot 2016, (Mar. 1990)

Spink

13030, Lot 157, (2013)

Spink

21135, Lot 23, (2021)

Provenance

Gerald Davis "Stoltz" "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-3367 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 20 February 1850 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 Christie's Robson Lowe lot 2016 (Mar. 1990); Spink 13030 lot 157 (2013); and Spink 21135 lot 23 (2021).

1 image of COV-3367 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3367

What is COV-3367?: COV-3367 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 20 February 1850, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1850 (20 Feb.) entire letter to Akyab showing, on reverse, framed segmented "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) unusually completed for only 1 anna
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-3367?: Its recorded auction history runs through Christie's Robson Lowe lot 2016 (Mar. 1990); Spink 13030 lot 157 (2013); and Spink 21135 lot 23 (2021).
When was COV-3367 posted?: COV-3367 is dated 20 February 1850, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 20 February 1850 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 Christie's Robson Lowe, lot 2016, (Mar. 1990); Spink, 13030, lot 157, (2013); Spink, 21135, lot 23, (2021).