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-4358 posted?

COV-4358 is dated 16 December 1835, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4358

16 December 1835 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 December 1835, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4358)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

16 December 1835

Description

Straits Settlements Penang 1835 (16 Dec.) entire letter to Maidstone, rated "1/3" (deleted) and "1/4" and showing, on reverse, a fine strike of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red (Type P.S.4), Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s., framed "india letter/plymouth" and arrival datestamp. A very late usage of the handstamp, the latest being 9 March 1836. Photo Estimate S$ 1,000-1,200 provenance: Nestor Nunez, December 1988

Auction

Spink

1015, Lot 1022, (2001)

Spink

11016, Lot 349, (2011)

Provenance

Nestor Nunez "Stolz"

Same office

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-4358 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 16 December 1835 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 1015 lot 1022 (2001); and Spink 11016 lot 349 (2011).

1 image of COV-4358 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4358

What is COV-4358?: COV-4358 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 16 December 1835, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Penang 1835 (16 Dec.) entire letter to Maidstone, rated "1/3" (deleted) and "1/4" and showing, on reverse, a fine strike of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red (Type P.S.4), Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s., framed "india letter/plymouth" and arrival datestamp. A very late usage of the handstamp, the latest being 9 March 1836. Photo Estimate S$ 1,000-1,200 provenance: Nestor Nunez, December 1988
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-4358?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 1015 lot 1022 (2001); and Spink 11016 lot 349 (2011).
When was COV-4358 posted?: COV-4358 is dated 16 December 1835, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 16 December 1835 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, 1015, lot 1022, (2001); Spink, 11016, lot 349, (2011).