How scarce is the Penang FP 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.

When was COV-4345 posted?

COV-4345 is dated 19 July 1830, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4345

19 July 1830 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 July 1830, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4345)

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Date

19 July 1830

Description

Penang 1830 (19 July) entire to Edinburgh, marked "Per Busrah Merchant", rated "2/8", showing fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in red, showing framed "india letter/portsmouth" in red overstruck by framed "½" and, on reverse, London (24.11) and arrival datestamps; the entire with heavy central vertical filing crease well away from markings. (ID). Photo

Auction

Spink

18039, Lot 10, (2018)

Spink

21014, Lot 99, (2021)

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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-4345 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 19 July 1830 bearing the Penang FP 3 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 18039 lot 10 (2018); and Spink 21014 lot 99 (2021).

1 image of COV-4345 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4345

What is COV-4345?: COV-4345 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 19 July 1830, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Penang 1830 (19 July) entire to Edinburgh, marked "Per Busrah Merchant", rated "2/8", showing fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in red, showing framed "india letter/portsmouth" in red overstruck by framed "½" and, on reverse, London (24.11) and arrival datestamps; the entire with heavy central vertical filing crease well away from markings. (ID). Photo
How scarce is the Penang FP 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-4345?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 10 (2018); and Spink 21014 lot 99 (2021).
When was COV-4345 posted?: COV-4345 is dated 19 July 1830, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 19 July 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 3 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 21 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 18039, lot 10, (2018); Spink, 21014, lot 99, (2021).