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-3372 posted?

COV-3372 is dated 18 June 1848, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3372

18 June 1848 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 June 1848, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3372)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

18 June 1848

Description

Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1848 (18 June) entire letter ex the "Pipon Bell" correspondence from Moulmein to Mauritius showing, on reverse, framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) overstruck by two different Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s. with "mauritius/post office" double-ring arrival d.s. (1.9) alongside; the face panel with large portion excised

Auction

Spink

15046, Lot 466, (2015)

Spink

15030, Lot 3116, (2015)

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-3372 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 18 June 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 15046 lot 466 (2015); and Spink 15030 lot 3116 (2015).

1 image of COV-3372 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3372

What is COV-3372?: COV-3372 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 18 June 1848, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1848 (18 June) entire letter ex the "Pipon Bell" correspondence from Moulmein to Mauritius showing, on reverse, framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) overstruck by two different Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s. with "mauritius/post office" double-ring arrival d.s. (1.9) alongside; the face panel with large portion excised
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-3372?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 15046 lot 466 (2015); and Spink 15030 lot 3116 (2015).
When was COV-3372 posted?: COV-3372 is dated 18 June 1848, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 18 June 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, 15046, lot 466, (2015); Spink, 15030, lot 3116, (2015).