How scarce is the Moulmein FP 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Moulmein FP 4 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3361 posted?

COV-3361 is dated 30 June 1844, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 4 (—).

COV-3361

30 June 1844 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 June 1844, Moulmein FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3361)

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Date

30 June 1844

Description

x Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1844 (30 June) Soldier´s letter from Gunner T. Mason at Moulmein to London, signed by the Commanding Officer and showing oval-framed "india" and large h.s. "2" on face, the reverse with partially legible strikes of the "moulmein/ship letter/free" c.d.s. and similar type for Calcutta alongside; the face panel heavily soiled and the entire separated in places though a very rare example of the Moulmein Ship Letter Free h.s. with only three examples recorded. Photo Estimate £ 300-400

Auction

Spink

4024, Lot 292, (2004)

Spink

6016, Lot 638, (2006)

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-3361 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 30 June 1844 bearing the Moulmein FP 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Moulmein postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 4024 lot 292 (2004); and Spink 6016 lot 638 (2006).

1 image of COV-3361 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3361

What is COV-3361?: COV-3361 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 30 June 1844, bearing the Moulmein FP 4 handstamp in black. x Burma Early Letters and Handstamps 1844 (30 June) Soldier´s letter from Gunner T. Mason at Moulmein to London, signed by the Commanding Officer and showing oval-framed "india" and large h.s. "2" on face, the reverse with partially legible strikes of the "moulmein/ship letter/free" c.d.s. and similar type for Calcutta alongside; the face panel heavily soiled and the entire separated in places though a very rare example of the Moulmein Ship Letter Free h.s. with only three examples recorded. Photo Estimate £ 300-400
How scarce is the Moulmein FP 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moulmein FP 4 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3361?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 4024 lot 292 (2004); and Spink 6016 lot 638 (2006).
When was COV-3361 posted?: COV-3361 is dated 30 June 1844, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 4 (—).

About this record

This 30 June 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moulmein FP 4 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 4024, lot 292, (2004); Spink, 6016, lot 638, (2006).