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-4365 posted?

COV-4365 is dated 25 October 1828, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4365

25 October 1828 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 October 1828, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4365)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

25 October 1828

Description

x Malaya Straits Settlements 1828 (25 Oct.) entire letter from Penang to London (redirected locally), showing good to fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, "In All" h.s. and, on reverse, framed "india letter/london" and various arrival datestamps; two small adhesive tape stains and some wear/faults along folds. Photo Estimate £ 450-550

Auction

Spink

8021, Lot 792, (2008)

Spink

8013, Lot 1028, (2008)

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-4365 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 25 October 1828 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 8021 lot 792 (2008); and Spink 8013 lot 1028 (2008).

1 image of COV-4365 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4365

What is COV-4365?: COV-4365 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 25 October 1828, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. x Malaya Straits Settlements 1828 (25 Oct.) entire letter from Penang to London (redirected locally), showing good to fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, "In All" h.s. and, on reverse, framed "india letter/london" and various arrival datestamps; two small adhesive tape stains and some wear/faults along folds. Photo Estimate £ 450-550
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-4365?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 8021 lot 792 (2008); and Spink 8013 lot 1028 (2008).
When was COV-4365 posted?: COV-4365 is dated 25 October 1828, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 25 October 1828 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, 8021, lot 792, (2008); Spink, 8013, lot 1028, (2008).