How scarce is the Penang FP 10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 10 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1845.

When was COV-4305 posted?

COV-4305 is dated 14 January 1845, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 10 (1844–1845).

COV-4305

14 January 1845 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 January 1845, Penang FP 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-4305)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

14 January 1845

Description

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1845 (14 Jan.) entire to Singapore, marked "Service" and showing, on reverse, a good strike of the very rare oval-framed "penang/free" d.s. in red (Type FR1); the entire with some age discoloration and very heavy vertical filing crease. Very rare, only three examples recorded, all with 1844 dates. Photo Estimate S$ 6,000-8,000

Auction

Spink

6014, Lot 12, (2006)

Spink

9023, Lot 14, (2009)

Spink

18039, Lot 26, (2018)

Provenance

V.T. Nathan

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

11 other pre-1854 postal markings of Penang 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 Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4305 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 14 January 1845 bearing the Penang FP 10 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Penang postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 6014 lot 12 (2006); Spink 9023 lot 14 (2009); and Spink 18039 lot 26 (2018).

1 image of COV-4305 is recorded; the Penang FP 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1844–1845.

Questions about COV-4305

What is COV-4305?: COV-4305 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 14 January 1845, bearing the Penang FP 10 handstamp in black. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1845 (14 Jan.) entire to Singapore, marked "Service" and showing, on reverse, a good strike of the very rare oval-framed "penang/free" d.s. in red (Type FR1); the entire with some age discoloration and very heavy vertical filing crease. Very rare, only three examples recorded, all with 1844 dates. Photo Estimate S$ 6,000-8,000
How scarce is the Penang FP 10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 10 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-4305?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 6014 lot 12 (2006); Spink 9023 lot 14 (2009); and Spink 18039 lot 26 (2018).
When was COV-4305 posted?: COV-4305 is dated 14 January 1845, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 10 (1844–1845).

About this record

This 14 January 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 10 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 6014, lot 12, (2006); Spink, 9023, lot 14, (2009); Spink, 18039, lot 26, (2018).