COV-3374
23 September 1848 Moulmein FP 2 Cover
Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink
Date
23 September 1848
Description
Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1848 (23 Sept.) entire letter from Moulmein to Mauritius showing, on reverse, fine "moulmein/November/Paid" d.s. in red completed for 1a., Calcutta Ship Letter h.s. in red and in black, the face panel showing boxed "india" and part Mauritius Post Office arrival c.d.s.; attractive and a rare destination. Photo Estimate £ 400-500
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Other recorded marks at Moulmein
5 marks5 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.
About this record
This 23 September 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 9011, lot 65, (2009).