COV-3518 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Thayetmyo, Burma of February 1855, bearing the Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from thayetmyo (burma), bearing FP 1 handstamp in Black. Dated February 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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

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

When was COV-3518 posted?

COV-3518 is dated February 1855, within the recorded period of use of Thayetmyo FP 1 (—).

COV-3518

February 1855 Thayetmyo Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — February 1855, Thayetmyo FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3518)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Christie's Robson Lowe

Date

February 1855

Description

Postal cover from thayetmyo (burma), bearing FP 1 handstamp in Black. Dated February 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Christie's Robson Lowe

Lot 2023, (Mar. 1990)

Provenance

Gerald Davis

About this Thayetmyo pre stamp cover

COV-3518 is a Thayetmyo pre stamp cover of February 1855 bearing the Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Thayetmyo postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from thayetmyo (burma), bearing FP 1 handstamp in Black. Dated February 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Christie's Robson Lowe lot 2023 (Mar. 1990).

1 image of COV-3518 is recorded; the Thayetmyo FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3518

What is COV-3518?: COV-3518 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Thayetmyo, Burma of February 1855, bearing the Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from thayetmyo (burma), bearing FP 1 handstamp in Black. Dated February 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Thayetmyo FP 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Thayetmyo FP 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3518?: Its recorded auction history runs through Christie's Robson Lowe lot 2023 (Mar. 1990).
When was COV-3518 posted?: COV-3518 is dated February 1855, within the recorded period of use of Thayetmyo FP 1 (—).

About this record

This February 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Christie's Robson Lowe, lot 2023, (Mar. 1990).