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-3444 posted?

COV-3444 is dated 26 April 1858, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 1 (—).

COV-3444

26 April 1858 Rangoon Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 April 1858, Rangoon FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3444)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rangoon FP 1, scan 2 (COV-3444)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

26 April 1858

Description

(x) India 1854 One Anna 1856 (25 Jul.) entire to Berhampore bearing 1a., Die I, with large portion of adjoining stamp at foot; and 1858 (26 Apr.) entire from Madras to Rangoon marked 'per Steamer Thebes' bearing 1a. with four margins, with arrival c.d.s. on front and blue boxed 'rangoon/ ship letter' handstamp; a useful pair of one anna covers

Auction

Spink

24115, Lot 5181, (2024)

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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-3444 is a Rangoon pre stamp cover of 26 April 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 24115 lot 5181 (2024).

2 images of COV-3444 are recorded; the Rangoon FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3444

What is COV-3444?: COV-3444 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 26 April 1858, bearing the Rangoon FP 1 handstamp in black. (x) India 1854 One Anna 1856 (25 Jul.) entire to Berhampore bearing 1a., Die I, with large portion of adjoining stamp at foot; and 1858 (26 Apr.) entire from Madras to Rangoon marked 'per Steamer Thebes' bearing 1a. with four margins, with arrival c.d.s. on front and blue boxed 'rangoon/ ship letter' handstamp; a useful pair of one anna covers
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-3444?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 lot 5181 (2024).
When was COV-3444 posted?: COV-3444 is dated 26 April 1858, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 1 (—).

About this record

This 26 April 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, 24115, lot 5181, (2024).