How scarce is the Moulmein FP 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Moulmein FP 5 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3378 posted?

COV-3378 is dated 28 August 1842, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 5 (—).

COV-3378

28 August 1842 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 August 1842, Moulmein FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-3378)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

28 August 1842

Description

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Malacca 1842 (28 Aug.) entire letter from Rev. Bennet in Tavoy, Burma addressed to Rev. D. Bradley, M.D. at Bangkok showing, on reverse, "moulmein/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. for 10th September, very rare "malacca/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in red (one of five recorded) partly overstruck by unrecorded faint boxed "malacca/....." in red, two different Calcutta transit datestamps and, on face, light "singapore/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black. A most remarkable cover. Photo Estimate S$ 10,000-12,000

Auction

Spink

6014, Lot 2, (2006)

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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-3378 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 28 August 1842 bearing the Moulmein FP 5 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 6014 lot 2 (2006).

1 image of COV-3378 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3378

What is COV-3378?: COV-3378 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 28 August 1842, bearing the Moulmein FP 5 handstamp in black. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Malacca 1842 (28 Aug.) entire letter from Rev. Bennet in Tavoy, Burma addressed to Rev. D. Bradley, M.D. at Bangkok showing, on reverse, "moulmein/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. for 10th September, very rare "malacca/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in red (one of five recorded) partly overstruck by unrecorded faint boxed "malacca/....." in red, two different Calcutta transit datestamps and, on face, light "singapore/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black. A most remarkable cover. Photo Estimate S$ 10,000-12,000
How scarce is the Moulmein FP 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moulmein FP 5 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3378?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 6014 lot 2 (2006).
When was COV-3378 posted?: COV-3378 is dated 28 August 1842, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 5 (—).

About this record

This 28 August 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moulmein FP 5 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 6014, lot 2, (2006).