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-3368 posted?

COV-3368 is dated 4 January 1845, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3368

4 January 1845 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 January 1845, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3368)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

4 January 1845

Description

Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1845 (4 Jan.) entire to London, marked "p Overland Mail via Southampton", rated "1/-", showing oval-framed "india" and, on reverse, fine framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) with "January" inverted and year "44" instead of "45", adjacent arrival c.d.s. (15.3). A couple of usual archival folds otherwise fine. Photo

Auction

Spink

24017, Lot 29, (2024)

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-3368 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 4 January 1845 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 24017 lot 29 (2024).

1 image of COV-3368 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3368

What is COV-3368?: COV-3368 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 4 January 1845, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1845 (4 Jan.) entire to London, marked "p Overland Mail via Southampton", rated "1/-", showing oval-framed "india" and, on reverse, fine framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) with "January" inverted and year "44" instead of "45", adjacent arrival c.d.s. (15.3). A couple of usual archival folds otherwise fine. Photo
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-3368?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24017 lot 29 (2024).
When was COV-3368 posted?: COV-3368 is dated 4 January 1845, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 4 January 1845 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, 24017, lot 29, (2024).