COV-4312 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 29 May 1841, bearing the Penang FP 12 handstamp in black. Penang 1841 (29 May) entire letter from Galle, Ceylon to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black dated 28 June. Very scarce. (ID). Photo

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-4312 posted?

COV-4312 is dated 29 May 1841, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 12 (1838–1847).

COV-4312

29 May 1841 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 May 1841, Penang FP 12 handstruck folded letter (COV-4312)

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Date

29 May 1841

Description

Penang 1841 (29 May) entire letter from Galle, Ceylon to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black dated 28 June. Very scarce. (ID). Photo

Auction

Spink

18039, Lot 23, (2018)

Provenance

Dr. Chua Eu Tiong

Same office

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4312 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 29 May 1841 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?

Penang 1841 (29 May) entire letter from Galle, Ceylon to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black dated 28 June. Very scarce. (ID). Photo

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 23 (2018).

1 image of COV-4312 is recorded; the Penang FP 12 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1847.

Questions about COV-4312

What is COV-4312?: COV-4312 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 29 May 1841, bearing the Penang FP 12 handstamp in black. Penang 1841 (29 May) entire letter from Galle, Ceylon to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black dated 28 June. Very scarce. (ID). Photo
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-4312?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 23 (2018).
When was COV-4312 posted?: COV-4312 is dated 29 May 1841, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 12 (1838–1847).

About this record

This 29 May 1841 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, 18039, lot 23, (2018).