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-3375 posted?

COV-3375 is dated 19 July 1848, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-3375

19 July 1848 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 July 1848, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3375)

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Date

19 July 1848

Description

Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1827-48 selection (4) arranged on written up pages including 1827 (12 Jan.) entire letter from Madras to Lt. Col. Kelly at "Amherst capital of Martaban"; 1833 letter from Moulmein to Calcutta redirected; 1845 letter from Exeter to Calcutta redirected to Kyuk Phyoo; 1848 letter from Moulmein to Mauritius via Calcutta. Mixed condition, an interesting group for the studente of the subject.

Auction

Spink

24021, Lot 3059, (2024)

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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-3375 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 19 July 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 24021 lot 3059 (2024).

1 image of COV-3375 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3375

What is COV-3375?: COV-3375 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 19 July 1848, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1827-48 selection (4) arranged on written up pages including 1827 (12 Jan.) entire letter from Madras to Lt. Col. Kelly at "Amherst capital of Martaban"; 1833 letter from Moulmein to Calcutta redirected; 1845 letter from Exeter to Calcutta redirected to Kyuk Phyoo; 1848 letter from Moulmein to Mauritius via Calcutta. Mixed condition, an interesting group for the studente of the subject.
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-3375?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24021 lot 3059 (2024).
When was COV-3375 posted?: COV-3375 is dated 19 July 1848, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 19 July 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, 24021, lot 3059, (2024).