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-4370 posted?

COV-4370 is dated 22 September 1835, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4370

22 September 1835 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 September 1835, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4370)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Penang FP 3, scan 2 (COV-4370)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

22 September 1835

Description

Penang 1835 (22 Sept.) entire to London, marked "Via Calcutta", rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, a good strike of "prince of wales island/post office" circular intaglio h.s. in red/black with manuscript date inserted, red arrival c.d.s. (25.3) with framed "india letter/portsmouth" on face

Auction

Spink

22012, Lot 2753, (2022)

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Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4370 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 22 September 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 22012 lot 2753 (2022).

2 images of COV-4370 are recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4370

What is COV-4370?: COV-4370 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 22 September 1835, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Penang 1835 (22 Sept.) entire to London, marked "Via Calcutta", rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, a good strike of "prince of wales island/post office" circular intaglio h.s. in red/black with manuscript date inserted, red arrival c.d.s. (25.3) with framed "india letter/portsmouth" on face
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-4370?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 22012 lot 2753 (2022).
When was COV-4370 posted?: COV-4370 is dated 22 September 1835, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 22 September 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, 22012, lot 2753, (2022).