COV-4043 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 11 September 1841, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. Postal cover from moulmein (burma), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 11 September 1841. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-4043 posted?

COV-4043 is dated 11 September 1841, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

COV-4043

11 September 1841 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 September 1841, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4043)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

11 September 1841

Description

Postal cover from moulmein (burma), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 11 September 1841. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Lot 10, (Dec. 2017)

Provenance

Derek Filby

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-4043 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 11 September 1841 bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Moulmein postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from moulmein (burma), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 11 September 1841. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd lot 10 (Dec. 2017).

1 image of COV-4043 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-4043

What is COV-4043?: COV-4043 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 11 September 1841, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. Postal cover from moulmein (burma), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 11 September 1841. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-4043?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd lot 10 (Dec. 2017).
When was COV-4043 posted?: COV-4043 is dated 11 September 1841, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 11 September 1841 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, lot 10, (Dec. 2017).