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-3442 posted?

COV-3442 is dated 4 June 1854, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 3 (—).

COV-3442

4 June 1854 Rangoon Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 June 1854, Rangoon FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3442)

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Date

4 June 1854

Description

Burma The Early Circular Datestamps Rangoon 1854 (4 June) envelope to Kingsbridge, England showing framed "india" lightly impressed and fine "rangoon/185/June" d.s. in black (Type PS2) uncommonly striked on the front, the reverse showing transit framed "calcutta/g.p.o./shipletter" (12.7), London c.d.s. (6.9) and arrival (7.9) c.d.s. Envelope slightly stained still of quite fresh appearance.

Auction

Spink

24021, Lot 3063, (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-3442 is a Rangoon pre stamp cover of 4 June 1854 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 24021 lot 3063 (2024).

1 image of COV-3442 is recorded; the Rangoon FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3442

What is COV-3442?: COV-3442 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 4 June 1854, bearing the Rangoon FP 3 handstamp in black. Burma The Early Circular Datestamps Rangoon 1854 (4 June) envelope to Kingsbridge, England showing framed "india" lightly impressed and fine "rangoon/185/June" d.s. in black (Type PS2) uncommonly striked on the front, the reverse showing transit framed "calcutta/g.p.o./shipletter" (12.7), London c.d.s. (6.9) and arrival (7.9) c.d.s. Envelope slightly stained still of quite fresh appearance.
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-3442?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24021 lot 3063 (2024).
When was COV-3442 posted?: COV-3442 is dated 4 June 1854, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 3 (—).

About this record

This 4 June 1854 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, 24021, lot 3063, (2024).