How scarce is the Rangoon FP 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rangoon FP 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.

When was COV-3425 posted?

COV-3425 is dated 29 November 1853, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 3 (—).

COV-3425

29 November 1853 Rangoon Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 November 1853, Rangoon FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3425)

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Date

29 November 1853

Description

Burma The "Stoltz" Collection of Postal History Rangoon 1853 (29 Nov.) envelope with original letter ex the "Gibbon" correspondence to Aberdeen, written at Rangoon, showing on reverse manuscript "Bearing", mainly fine "rangoon/november" double-ring d.s. (Type PS7) in red with red Calcutta and London transit datestamps and green arrival c.d.s. alongside. Photo

Auction

Spink

13030, Lot 1, (2013)

Spink

21135, Lot 25, (2021)

Spink

22014, Lot 9, (2022)

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-3425 is a Rangoon pre stamp cover of 29 November 1853 bearing the Rangoon FP 3 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 1 (2013); Spink 21135 lot 25 (2021); and Spink 22014 lot 9 (2022).

1 image of COV-3425 is recorded; the Rangoon FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3425

What is COV-3425?: COV-3425 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 29 November 1853, bearing the Rangoon FP 3 handstamp in black. Burma The "Stoltz" Collection of Postal History Rangoon 1853 (29 Nov.) envelope with original letter ex the "Gibbon" correspondence to Aberdeen, written at Rangoon, showing on reverse manuscript "Bearing", mainly fine "rangoon/november" double-ring d.s. (Type PS7) in red with red Calcutta and London transit datestamps and green arrival c.d.s. alongside. Photo
How scarce is the Rangoon FP 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rangoon FP 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3425?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13030 lot 1 (2013); Spink 21135 lot 25 (2021); and Spink 22014 lot 9 (2022).
When was COV-3425 posted?: COV-3425 is dated 29 November 1853, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 3 (—).

About this record

This 29 November 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rangoon FP 3 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 17 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 13030, lot 1, (2013); Spink, 21135, lot 25, (2021); Spink, 22014, lot 9, (2022).