Burma · Pre-1854 Handstamp
Shoagyeen FP 1
- Colour & date
- Red1855
- Rarity
- 2 examples recorded
- Figure
- FP1
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- Andrew Titley
Census
Census records
2 covers recorded2 pre-1854 covers bearing the Shoagyeen FP 1 handstamp are recorded below — each entry links to images, provenance and auction details.
About this mark
The Shoagyeen FP 1 handstamp
Shwegyin (Burmese: ရွှေကျင်မြို့), also known as Saw Hti (Burmese: ဆောထိမြို့), is a town in the Bago Region of Myanmar. It lies within Nyaunglebin District and serves as the administrative headquarters of Shwegyin Township. Historically part of Lower Burma, Shwegyin developed as an important regional settlement and administrative centre. The town and surrounding area are associated with the Sittaung River region and have long-standing connections with the Karen communities of eastern Myanmar. Today, portions of Shwegyin Township and the surrounding territory are under the influence or control of the Karen National Union (KNU), reflecting the complex political and administrative situation in this part of Myanmar.
Shoagyeen FP 1 is a early Indian handstruck postal marking of the post office at Shoagyeen — the present-day Shwegyin — in the Burma, British India, recorded in use around 1855. Known strikes are in red. Its "FP 1" designation is the figure number assigned in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India.
2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. On the strength of that count the mark is graded "2 examples recorded" — the grade moves automatically as new covers are recorded. Collectors searching for shoagyeen pre stamp covers, shoagyeen postal history or "Shoagyeen FP1" material can compare FP 1 across every office or browse the rest of the Shoagyeen marks.
Frequently asked
- What is the Shoagyeen FP 1 handstamp?
- Shoagyeen FP 1 is a early Indian handstruck postal marking of Shoagyeen (modern Shwegyin) in the Burma, British India, recorded in use around 1855. The "FP 1" designation is its figure number in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India. Known strikes are in red.
- How rare is Shoagyeen FP 1?
- Shoagyeen FP 1 has 2 examples recorded in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.
- What does a Shoagyeen pre stamp cover with FP 1 look like?
- A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Shoagyeen is a folded letter or envelope carried before India's first adhesive stamp of 1854, with postage shown entirely by hand-struck marks like FP 1. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. Each census record on this page links to full cover images, dates and auction provenance.
- How do I identify or submit a Shoagyeen FP 1 cover?
- Compare your cover against the reference impression and recorded examples on this page — check the mark's shape, colour and date range (1855). If your cover is not already recorded, you can submit front and back photographs through the census form on this page; every submission is editor-reviewed before publication.
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Also searched as: Shoagyeen FP 1, Shoagyeen FP1, Shoagyeen Giles FP 1, Shwegyin postal history, Shoagyeen handstamp, Shoagyeen pre stamp cover.
How to cite
“Shoagyeen FP 1 — handstamp,” Hand Struck Stamps, https://handstruckstampsindia.com/burma/shoagyeen/fp-1 (accessed 13 November 2026).
Updated: 13 Nov 2026