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-4361 posted?

COV-4361 is dated 24 February 1830, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4361

24 February 1830 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 February 1830, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4361)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

24 February 1830

Description

Penang 1830 (24 Feb.) entire to London, rated "1/-", showing good to fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp and framed "india letter/portsmouth" (crossed by horizontal filing creases), both in red; the entire a little discoloured and with part recipient's notation in the lower half. Photo

Auction

David Feldman

46, Lot 60011, (Nov. 1986)

Spink

22026, Lot 375, (2022)

Provenance

P.H. Tay

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-4361 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 24 February 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 David Feldman 46 lot 60011 (Nov. 1986); and Spink 22026 lot 375 (2022).

1 image of COV-4361 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4361

What is COV-4361?: COV-4361 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 24 February 1830, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Penang 1830 (24 Feb.) entire to London, rated "1/-", showing good to fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp and framed "india letter/portsmouth" (crossed by horizontal filing creases), both in red; the entire a little discoloured and with part recipient's notation in the lower half. 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-4361?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman 46 lot 60011 (Nov. 1986); and Spink 22026 lot 375 (2022).
When was COV-4361 posted?: COV-4361 is dated 24 February 1830, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 24 February 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 David Feldman, 46, lot 60011, (Nov. 1986); Spink, 22026, lot 375, (2022).