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-3369 posted?

COV-3369 is dated 7 July 1855, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3369

7 July 1855 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 July 1855, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3369)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moulmein FP 2, scan 2 (COV-3369)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

7 July 1855

Description

(x) Burma Diamond of Dots Moulmein 1855 (7 July) envelope to Manchester, marked "via Southampton", bearing 1854 1a. and 4a. (2, both cut to shape) tied by diamond of dots (Type K1), showing framed "india/paid" in red and arrival datestamp with, on reverse, legible framed "moulmein/Paid" segmented d.s. in red (Type PS3) and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope a little soiled

Auction

Spink

21135, Lot 39, (2021)

Provenance

"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-3369 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 7 July 1855 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 39 (2021).

2 images of COV-3369 are recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3369

What is COV-3369?: COV-3369 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 7 July 1855, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. (x) Burma Diamond of Dots Moulmein 1855 (7 July) envelope to Manchester, marked "via Southampton", bearing 1854 1a. and 4a. (2, both cut to shape) tied by diamond of dots (Type K1), showing framed "india/paid" in red and arrival datestamp with, on reverse, legible framed "moulmein/Paid" segmented d.s. in red (Type PS3) and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope a little soiled
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-3369?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 21135 lot 39 (2021).
When was COV-3369 posted?: COV-3369 is dated 7 July 1855, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 7 July 1855 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 39, (2021).