How scarce is the Rangoon FP 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rangoon FP 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3424 posted?

COV-3424 is dated 5 January 1854, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 2 (—).

COV-3424

5 January 1854 Rangoon Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 January 1854, Rangoon FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3424)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

5 January 1854

Description

Burma The "Stoltz" Collection of Postal History Rangoon 1854 (5 Jan.) soldier's entire letter from Toungoo to London via Rangoon and Calcutta showing, on reverse across join, "rangoon/free/ship letter" double-ring h.s. (Type SL10); a little soiled. Photo

Auction

Spink

13030, Lot 2, (2013)

Spink

21135, Lot 105, (2021)

Provenance

"Stoltz" "Ruby"

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-3424 is a Rangoon pre stamp cover of 5 January 1854 bearing the Rangoon FP 2 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 13030 lot 2 (2013); and Spink 21135 lot 105 (2021).

1 image of COV-3424 is recorded; the Rangoon FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3424

What is COV-3424?: COV-3424 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 5 January 1854, bearing the Rangoon FP 2 handstamp in black. Burma The "Stoltz" Collection of Postal History Rangoon 1854 (5 Jan.) soldier's entire letter from Toungoo to London via Rangoon and Calcutta showing, on reverse across join, "rangoon/free/ship letter" double-ring h.s. (Type SL10); a little soiled. Photo
How scarce is the Rangoon FP 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rangoon FP 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3424?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13030 lot 2 (2013); and Spink 21135 lot 105 (2021).
When was COV-3424 posted?: COV-3424 is dated 5 January 1854, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 5 January 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rangoon FP 2 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, 13030, lot 2, (2013); Spink, 21135, lot 105, (2021).