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-4346 posted?

COV-4346 is dated 28 January 1834, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4346

28 January 1834 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 January 1834, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4346)

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Date

28 January 1834

Description

Penang 1834 (28 Jan.) entire letter to London, marked "1¼oz", rated "2/10" and showing, on reverse, a readable example of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, framed "india letter/gravesend" in red partly overstruck by arrival datestamp (14.7); the handstamp crossed by heavy vertical filing crease which has partly split. (CJS). Photo

Auction

Spink

18039, Lot 12, (2018)

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Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4346 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 28 January 1834 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 12 (2018).

1 image of COV-4346 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4346

What is COV-4346?: COV-4346 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 28 January 1834, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Penang 1834 (28 Jan.) entire letter to London, marked "1¼oz", rated "2/10" and showing, on reverse, a readable example of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, framed "india letter/gravesend" in red partly overstruck by arrival datestamp (14.7); the handstamp crossed by heavy vertical filing crease which has partly split. (CJS). 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-4346?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 12 (2018).
When was COV-4346 posted?: COV-4346 is dated 28 January 1834, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 28 January 1834 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 12, (2018).