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-4306 posted?

COV-4306 is dated 20 November 1840, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 12 (1838–1847).

COV-4306

20 November 1840 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 November 1840, Penang FP 12 handstruck folded letter (COV-4306)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

20 November 1840

Description

x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1840 (20 Nov.) entire letter from Mauritius to Singapore, sent via Calcutta, showing on reverse framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" datestamp in black (1.3). Scarce. Photo Estimate £ 500-600

Auction

Spink

9023, Lot 12, (2009)

Provenance

V.T. Nathan

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4306 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 20 November 1840 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 9023 lot 12 (2009).

1 image of COV-4306 is recorded; the Penang FP 12 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1847.

Questions about COV-4306

What is COV-4306?: COV-4306 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 20 November 1840, bearing the Penang FP 12 handstamp in black. x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1840 (20 Nov.) entire letter from Mauritius to Singapore, sent via Calcutta, showing on reverse framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" datestamp in black (1.3). Scarce. Photo Estimate £ 500-600
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-4306?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 9023 lot 12 (2009).
When was COV-4306 posted?: COV-4306 is dated 20 November 1840, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 12 (1838–1847).

About this record

This 20 November 1840 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, 9023, lot 12, (2009).