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-4363 posted?

COV-4363 is dated 10 August 1833, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4363

10 August 1833 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 August 1833, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4363)

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Date

10 August 1833

Description

Penang 1833 (10 Aug.) entire letter to London, rated "1/3" and showing, on reverse, circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" with framed "india letter/kingsbridge" in red alongside. Photo

Auction

Spink

14026, Lot 770, (2014)

Spink

22012, Lot 2750, (2022)

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Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4363 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 10 August 1833 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 14026 lot 770 (2014); and Spink 22012 lot 2750 (2022).

1 image of COV-4363 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4363

What is COV-4363?: COV-4363 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 10 August 1833, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Penang 1833 (10 Aug.) entire letter to London, rated "1/3" and showing, on reverse, circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" with framed "india letter/kingsbridge" in red alongside. 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-4363?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 14026 lot 770 (2014); and Spink 22012 lot 2750 (2022).
When was COV-4363 posted?: COV-4363 is dated 10 August 1833, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 10 August 1833 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, 14026, lot 770, (2014); Spink, 22012, lot 2750, (2022).