COV-4634 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 3 September 1859, bearing the Rangoon FP 6 handstamp in red. INDIA 1859.9.3 Large part wrapper 1a per "Steamer" Ship Letter: CALCUTTA,RANGOON

How scarce is the Rangoon FP 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rangoon FP 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1858–1859.

When was COV-4634 posted?

COV-4634 is dated 3 September 1859, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 6 (1858–1859).

COV-4634

3 September 1859 Rangoon Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 September 1859, Rangoon FP 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-4634) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rangoon FP 6, back (COV-4634) — back

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Date

3 September 1859

Description

INDIA 1859.9.3 Large part wrapper 1a per "Steamer" Ship Letter: CALCUTTA,RANGOON

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Other recorded marks at Rangoon

5 marks

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

COV-4634 is a Rangoon pre stamp cover of 3 September 1859 bearing the Rangoon FP 6 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Rangoon postal history, Burma. What is a pre stamp cover?

INDIA 1859.9.3 Large part wrapper 1a per "Steamer" Ship Letter: CALCUTTA,RANGOON

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

2 images of COV-4634 are recorded (front, back); the Rangoon FP 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1858–1859.

Questions about COV-4634

What is COV-4634?: COV-4634 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rangoon, Burma of 3 September 1859, bearing the Rangoon FP 6 handstamp in red. INDIA 1859.9.3 Large part wrapper 1a per "Steamer" Ship Letter: CALCUTTA,RANGOON
How scarce is the Rangoon FP 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rangoon FP 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1858–1859.
What is the provenance of COV-4634?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4634 posted?: COV-4634 is dated 3 September 1859, within the recorded period of use of Rangoon FP 6 (1858–1859).

About this record

This 3 September 1859 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rangoon FP 6 handstamp of the Burma, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay.