How scarce is the Rangoon FP 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rangoon FP 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3426 posted?

COV-3426 is dated 27 March 1858, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 1 (—).

COV-3426

27 March 1858 Rangoon Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 March 1858, Rangoon FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3426)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

27 March 1858

Description

x Burma 1858 (27 Mar.) entire ex the "Gladstone Wyllie" correspondence from Madras to Rangoon, marked "Per Ship Judge Shaw", bearing 1854 1a. Die I, showing superb "rangoon/ship letter/bg anna" h.s. in blue with manuscript "1" inserted alongside and, on reverse, despatch and Rangoon P.O. datestamps. Photo Estimate £ 200-250

Auction

Spink

11001, Lot 70, (2011)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Rangoon

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Rangoon 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 Rangoon pre stamp cover

COV-3426 is a Rangoon pre stamp cover of 27 March 1858 bearing the Rangoon FP 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Rangoon postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 11001 lot 70 (2011).

1 image of COV-3426 is recorded; the Rangoon FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3426

What is COV-3426?: COV-3426 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 27 March 1858, bearing the Rangoon FP 1 handstamp in black. x Burma 1858 (27 Mar.) entire ex the "Gladstone Wyllie" correspondence from Madras to Rangoon, marked "Per Ship Judge Shaw", bearing 1854 1a. Die I, showing superb "rangoon/ship letter/bg anna" h.s. in blue with manuscript "1" inserted alongside and, on reverse, despatch and Rangoon P.O. datestamps. Photo Estimate £ 200-250
How scarce is the Rangoon FP 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rangoon FP 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3426?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 11001 lot 70 (2011).
When was COV-3426 posted?: COV-3426 is dated 27 March 1858, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 1 (—).

About this record

This 27 March 1858 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rangoon FP 1 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 11001, lot 70, (2011).