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

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

When was COV-3165 posted?

COV-3165 is dated 27 September 1870, within the recorded period of use of Margao FP 2 (—).

COV-3165

27 September 1870 Margao Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 September 1870, Margao FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3165)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Margao FP 2, front (COV-3165) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Luiz & Eduardo Barreiros

Date

27 September 1870

Description

Margão, P.N.P. in sepia 27 September 1870 to Mapuçá. Internal postage of 20 Reis to be paid by the recipient. Siegel - PORTUGUESE INDIA, "Margao P.N.P." Handstamp. Well-struck two-line handstamp on bottom flap of folded letter, manuscript date "27/9/70" between lines of handstamp, addressed to Mapuca, rated "20 reis", small edge flaws at top VERY FINE STRIKE. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THE "MARGAO P.N.P." HANDSTAMP ARE RECORDED. The P.N.P. indicates unpaid mail. Illustrated in Luis and Eduardo Barreiros (p. 75)

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

1301, Lot 6242, (Nov. 2023)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Margao

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Margao 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 Margao pre stamp cover

COV-3165 is a Margao pre stamp cover of 27 September 1870 bearing the Margao FP 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Margao postal history, Goa (Portuguese India). What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6242 (Nov. 2023).

2 images of COV-3165 are recorded (front); the Margao FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use —.

Questions about COV-3165

What is COV-3165?: COV-3165 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Margao, Goa (Portuguese India) of 27 September 1870, bearing the Margao FP 2 handstamp in black. Margão, P.N.P. in sepia 27 September 1870 to Mapuçá. Internal postage of 20 Reis to be paid by the recipient. Siegel - PORTUGUESE INDIA, "Margao P.N.P." Handstamp. Well-struck two-line handstamp on bottom flap of folded letter, manuscript date "27/9/70" between lines of handstamp, addressed to Mapuca, rated "20 reis", small edge flaws at top VERY FINE STRIKE. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THE "MARGAO P.N.P." HANDSTAMP ARE RECORDED. The P.N.P. indicates unpaid mail. Illustrated in Luis and Eduardo Barreiros (p. 75)
How scarce is the Margao FP 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Margao FP 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use —.
What is the provenance of COV-3165?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6242 (Nov. 2023).
When was COV-3165 posted?: COV-3165 is dated 27 September 1870, within the recorded period of use of Margao FP 2 (—).

About this record

This 27 September 1870 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Margao FP 2 handstamp of the Goa (Portuguese India), a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, 1301, lot 6242, (Nov. 2023).