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-4356 posted?

COV-4356 is dated 13 January 1836, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4356

13 January 1836 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 January 1836, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4356)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

13 January 1836

Description

Penang 1836 (13 Jan.) entire letter to the Treasurer of the London Missionary Society showing, on reverse, a light strike of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, partly overstruck by framed "dover/india letter", and red arrival c.d.s. (1.8); horizontal filing crease with light ageing on bottom half. A late date of use

Auction

Spink

23028, Lot 215, (2023)

Provenance

Nestor Nunez

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4356 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 13 January 1836 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 23028 lot 215 (2023).

1 image of COV-4356 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4356

What is COV-4356?: COV-4356 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 13 January 1836, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Penang 1836 (13 Jan.) entire letter to the Treasurer of the London Missionary Society showing, on reverse, a light strike of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, partly overstruck by framed "dover/india letter", and red arrival c.d.s. (1.8); horizontal filing crease with light ageing on bottom half. A late date of use
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-4356?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 23028 lot 215 (2023).
When was COV-4356 posted?: COV-4356 is dated 13 January 1836, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 13 January 1836 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, 23028, lot 215, (2023).