How scarce is the Goa FP 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Goa FP 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1868.

When was COV-3185 posted?

COV-3185 is dated 4 June 1868, within the recorded period of use of Goa FP 9 (1842–1868).

COV-3185

4 June 1868 Goa Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 June 1868, Goa FP 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-3185)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Goa FP 9, scan 2 (COV-3185)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

4 June 1868

Description

PORTUGUESE INDIA, "GOA P.P." Handstamp. Bold strike of red double-framed handstamp on top flap of Jun. 4, 1868 folded letter to Lisbon, Portugal, manuscript "Pagou 150 reis" paid, "Por Alexandria" and "Franca" in oval handstamps, Lisbon (Jul. 11) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and handsome cover

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

1301, Lot 6238, (Nov. 2023)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Goa

14 marks

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About this Goa pre stamp cover

COV-3185 is a Goa pre stamp cover of 4 June 1868 bearing the Goa FP 9 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Goa postal history, Goa (Portuguese India). What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6238 (Nov. 2023).

2 images of COV-3185 are recorded; the Goa FP 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1868.

Questions about COV-3185

What is COV-3185?: COV-3185 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Goa, Goa (Portuguese India) of 4 June 1868, bearing the Goa FP 9 handstamp in red. PORTUGUESE INDIA, "GOA P.P." Handstamp. Bold strike of red double-framed handstamp on top flap of Jun. 4, 1868 folded letter to Lisbon, Portugal, manuscript "Pagou 150 reis" paid, "Por Alexandria" and "Franca" in oval handstamps, Lisbon (Jul. 11) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and handsome cover
How scarce is the Goa FP 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Goa FP 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1868.
What is the provenance of COV-3185?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6238 (Nov. 2023).
When was COV-3185 posted?: COV-3185 is dated 4 June 1868, within the recorded period of use of Goa FP 9 (1842–1868).

About this record

This 4 June 1868 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Goa FP 9 handstamp of the Goa (Portuguese India), a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 23 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, 1301, lot 6238, (Nov. 2023).