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-5811 posted?

COV-5811 is dated 3 October 1844, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (1840–1855).

COV-5811

3 October 1844 Moulmein Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 October 1844, Moulmein FP 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5811) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moulmein FP 2, back (COV-5811) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Corinphila Auctions

Date

3 October 1844

Description

1844: Entire letter to London endorsed "pr. Overland", struck on reverse with framed "MOULMEIN / 1 44 August 3 / Paid" (figure '8' omitted) despatch handstamp in red with manuscript rate "Rs. 1-3 Ship & Inland Postage" at base, and London arrival cds (Oct 3) adjacent. Obverse with oval framed "INDIA" in red and rated "1/10d." due to pay in manuscript. Fine and most attractive entire.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

357th-366th Corinphila Auction, Lot 5057, (21 November 2025)

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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-5811 is a Moulmein pre stamp cover of 3 October 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 Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5057 (21 November 2025).

2 images of COV-5811 are recorded (front, back); the Moulmein FP 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1855.

Questions about COV-5811

What is COV-5811?: COV-5811 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moulmein, Burma of 3 October 1844, bearing the Moulmein FP 2 handstamp in red. 1844: Entire letter to London endorsed "pr. Overland", struck on reverse with framed "MOULMEIN / 1 44 August 3 / Paid" (figure '8' omitted) despatch handstamp in red with manuscript rate "Rs. 1-3 Ship & Inland Postage" at base, and London arrival cds (Oct 3) adjacent. Obverse with oval framed "INDIA" in red and rated "1/10d." due to pay in manuscript. Fine and most attractive entire.
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-5811?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5057 (21 November 2025).
When was COV-5811 posted?: COV-5811 is dated 3 October 1844, within the recorded period of use of Moulmein FP 2 (1840–1855).

About this record

This 3 October 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 Corinphila Auctions, 357th-366th Corinphila Auction, lot 5057, (21 November 2025).