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

The census grades Vingoria FP 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1856.

When was COV-455 posted?

COV-455 is dated 1851, within the recorded period of use of Vingoria FP 1 (1851–1856).

COV-455

1851 Vingoria Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1851, Vingoria FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-455) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vingoria FP 1, back (COV-455) — back

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Date

1851

Description

India, Vingoria, 1851, "VINGORIA/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well struck in bluish green with manuscript "28 10 51" date added in transit on cover originating in Lisbon, Portugal datelined "Lisboa 22 de Settr 1851" , addressed to Goa, Portuguese India, faint Lisbon despatch handstamp, Alexandia (Oct. 5) and Bombay (Oct. 23) transit datestamps, manuscript Oct. 29 receipt docketing, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10116, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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Other recorded marks at Vingoria

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Vingoria 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 Vingoria pre stamp cover

COV-455 is a Vingoria pre stamp cover of 1851 bearing the Vingoria FP 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Vingoria postal history — the office known today as Vengurla, Goa (Portuguese India). What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10116.

2 images of COV-455 are recorded (front, back); the Vingoria FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1851–1856.

Questions about COV-455

What is COV-455?: COV-455 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vingoria, Goa (Portuguese India) of 1851, bearing the Vingoria FP 1 handstamp in black. India, Vingoria, 1851, "VINGORIA/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well struck in bluish green with manuscript "28 10 51" date added in transit on cover originating in Lisbon, Portugal datelined "Lisboa 22 de Settr 1851" , addressed to Goa, Portuguese India, faint Lisbon despatch handstamp, Alexandia (Oct. 5) and Bombay (Oct. 23) transit datestamps, manuscript Oct. 29 receipt docketing, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, Very Fine
How scarce is the Vingoria FP 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Vingoria FP 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1856.
What is the provenance of COV-455?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10116.
When was COV-455 posted?: COV-455 is dated 1851, within the recorded period of use of Vingoria FP 1 (1851–1856).

About this record

This 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Vingoria FP 1 handstamp of the Goa (Portuguese India), a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10116.