How scarce is the Penang FP 12 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 12 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1847.

When was COV-4102 posted?

COV-4102 is dated 7 August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 12 (1838–1847).

COV-4102

7 August 1838 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 August 1838, Penang FP 12 handstruck folded letter (COV-4102)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

7 August 1838

Description

x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1838 (7 Aug.) entire letter from Penang to Madras, marked "Per Barque Resolution" and showing, on reverse, a fine strike of framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" datestamp in red and framed arrival Ship Letter d.s. (3.9). A very scarce marking. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500

Auction

Spink

1020, Lot 2233, (2001)

Spink

9023, Lot 11, (2009)

Spink

12019, Lot 161, (2012)

Provenance

V.T. Nathan

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4102 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 7 August 1838 bearing the Penang FP 12 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 1020 lot 2233 (2001); Spink 9023 lot 11 (2009); and Spink 12019 lot 161 (2012).

1 image of COV-4102 is recorded; the Penang FP 12 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1847.

Questions about COV-4102

What is COV-4102?: COV-4102 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 7 August 1838, bearing the Penang FP 12 handstamp in black. x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1838 (7 Aug.) entire letter from Penang to Madras, marked "Per Barque Resolution" and showing, on reverse, a fine strike of framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" datestamp in red and framed arrival Ship Letter d.s. (3.9). A very scarce marking. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500
How scarce is the Penang FP 12 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 12 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1847.
What is the provenance of COV-4102?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 1020 lot 2233 (2001); Spink 9023 lot 11 (2009); and Spink 12019 lot 161 (2012).
When was COV-4102 posted?: COV-4102 is dated 7 August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 12 (1838–1847).

About this record

This 7 August 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 12 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 16 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 1020, lot 2233, (2001); Spink, 9023, lot 11, (2009); Spink, 12019, lot 161, (2012).