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

The census grades Moulmein FP 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1855.

When was COV-3363 posted?

COV-3363 is dated 28 January 1844, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (1840–1855).

COV-3363

28 January 1844 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 January 1844, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3363)

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Date

28 January 1844

Description

(x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1844 (28 Jan.) entire to London, marked "p Overland Mail via Southampton", rated "1/-", showing oval-framed "india" and, on reverse, fine framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) and arrival datestamp

Auction

Spink

14026, Lot 1060, (20 September 2014)

Spink

21135, Lot 19, (2–21 September 2021)

Provenance

"Stoltz" "Ruby"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Moulmein

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Moulmein 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 Moulmein pre stamp cover

COV-3363 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 28 January 1844 bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Moulmein postal history — the office known today as Mawlamyine, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 14026 lot 1060 (20 September 2014); and Spink 21135 lot 19 (2–21 September 2021).

1 image of COV-3363 is recorded; the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1855.

Questions about COV-3363

What is COV-3363?: COV-3363 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 28 January 1844, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. (x) Burma The "Bearing" and "Paid" Datestamps Moulmein 1844 (28 Jan.) entire to London, marked "p Overland Mail via Southampton", rated "1/-", showing oval-framed "india" and, on reverse, fine framed "moulmein/Paid" d.s. in red (Type PS3) and arrival datestamp
How scarce is the Moulmein FP 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moulmein FP 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-3363?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 14026 lot 1060 (20 September 2014); and Spink 21135 lot 19 (2–21 September 2021).
When was COV-3363 posted?: COV-3363 is dated 28 January 1844, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (1840–1855).

About this record

This 28 January 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 18 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 14026, lot 1060, (20 September 2014); Spink, 21135, lot 19, (2–21 September 2021).