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

The census grades Aden FP 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1859.

When was COV-5691 posted?

COV-5691 is dated 8 March 1854, within the recorded period of use of Aden FP 2 (1846–1859).

COV-5691

8 March 1854 Aden Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 March 1854, Aden FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5691) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Aden FP 2, back (COV-5691) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Aden FP 2, detail (COV-5691) — detail

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Raj V. Rajan

Date

8 March 1854

Description

Aden: 1854 (Mar. 8) Entire 4 page folder letter to Madras with clear strike of scarce circular "ADEN/B.P.P./Bearing" mark in black, endorsed "per Steamer" and showing "MADRAS/B.P.P." Mar. 30 arrival. I have scans of 2 other pages of the letter.

Auction

Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions

120, Lot 117, (2018)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Aden

5 marks

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

COV-5691 is an Aden pre stamp cover of 8 March 1854 bearing the Aden FP 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Aden postal history, Aden. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 120 lot 117 (2018).

3 images of COV-5691 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Aden FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1846–1859.

Questions about COV-5691

What is COV-5691?: COV-5691 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Aden, Aden of 8 March 1854, bearing the Aden FP 2 handstamp in red. Aden: 1854 (Mar. 8) Entire 4 page folder letter to Madras with clear strike of scarce circular "ADEN/B.P.P./Bearing" mark in black, endorsed "per Steamer" and showing "MADRAS/B.P.P." Mar. 30 arrival. I have scans of 2 other pages of the letter.
How scarce is the Aden FP 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Aden FP 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1859.
What is the provenance of COV-5691?: Its recorded auction history runs through Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 120 lot 117 (2018).
When was COV-5691 posted?: COV-5691 is dated 8 March 1854, within the recorded period of use of Aden FP 2 (1846–1859).

About this record

This 8 March 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Aden FP 2 handstamp of the Aden, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 15 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions, 120, lot 117, (2018).