Burma · Pre-1854 Handstamp
Thayetmyo FP 1
- Colour & date
- Black1854–1855
- Rarity
- Rare
- Figure
- FP1
- Submitted by
- Andrew Titley
Census
Census records
7 covers recorded7 pre-1854 covers bearing the Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp are recorded below — each entry links to images, provenance and auction details.
About this mark
The Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp
Thayet (Burmese: သရက်), historically also known as Thayetmyo, is a town in the Magway Region of central Myanmar. It serves as the administrative headquarters of both Thayet District and Thayet Township. The town is situated on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River, opposite and slightly south of Allanmyo, and lies between Pyay (Prome) to the south and Magway to the north. Its position on the Irrawaddy historically gave Thayet importance as a river port and regional administrative centre. Thayet has long been associated with the communications and transportation network of central Myanmar, particularly through the Irrawaddy River corridor.
Thayetmyo FP 1 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of the post office at Thayetmyo — the present-day Thayet — in the Burma, British India, in recorded use from 1854 to 1855. Known strikes are in black. Its "FP 1" designation is the figure number assigned in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India.
7 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 "Rare" — the grade moves automatically as new covers are recorded. Collectors searching for thayetmyo pre stamp covers, thayetmyo postal history or "Thayetmyo FP1" material can compare FP 1 across every office or browse the rest of the Thayetmyo marks.
Frequently asked
- What is the Thayetmyo FP 1 handstamp?
- Thayetmyo FP 1 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of Thayetmyo (modern Thayet) in the Burma, British India, in recorded use from 1854 to 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 black.
- How rare is Thayetmyo FP 1?
- Thayetmyo FP 1 is graded "Rare" in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 7 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.
- What does a Thayetmyo pre stamp cover with FP 1 look like?
- A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Thayetmyo 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. 7 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 Thayetmyo 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 (1854–1855). 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: Thayetmyo FP 1, Thayetmyo FP1, Thayetmyo Giles FP 1, Thayet postal history, Thayetmyo handstamp, Thayetmyo pre stamp cover.
How to cite
“Thayetmyo FP 1 — handstamp,” Hand Struck Stamps, https://handstruckstampsindia.com/burma/thayetmyo/fp-1 (accessed 13 November 2026).
Updated: 13 Nov 2026