How scarce is the Penang FP 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 4 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1846.

When was COV-4348 posted?

COV-4348 is dated 25 May 1836, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 4 (1836–1846).

COV-4348

25 May 1836 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 May 1836, Penang FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-4348)

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Date

25 May 1836

Description

Penang 1835 (25 May) entire letter to Madras showing, on reverse, superb strike of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in red with Madras Ship Letter d.s. alongside; the address panel a little faded otherwise fine. A very fine example of this short-lived marking, used from April 1836 to June 1837. (ID). Photo

Auction

Spink

5008, Lot 21, (2005)

Spink

18039, Lot 14, (2018)

Spink

21014, Lot 100, (2021)

Provenance

Dr. Chua Eu Tiong

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4348 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 25 May 1836 bearing the Penang FP 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Penang postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 5008 lot 21 (2005); Spink 18039 lot 14 (2018); and Spink 21014 lot 100 (2021).

1 image of COV-4348 is recorded; the Penang FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1846.

Questions about COV-4348

What is COV-4348?: COV-4348 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 25 May 1836, bearing the Penang FP 4 handstamp in red. Penang 1835 (25 May) entire letter to Madras showing, on reverse, superb strike of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in red with Madras Ship Letter d.s. alongside; the address panel a little faded otherwise fine. A very fine example of this short-lived marking, used from April 1836 to June 1837. (ID). Photo
How scarce is the Penang FP 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 4 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1846.
What is the provenance of COV-4348?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 5008 lot 21 (2005); Spink 18039 lot 14 (2018); and Spink 21014 lot 100 (2021).
When was COV-4348 posted?: COV-4348 is dated 25 May 1836, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 4 (1836–1846).

About this record

This 25 May 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 4 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 16 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 5008, lot 21, (2005); Spink, 18039, lot 14, (2018); Spink, 21014, lot 100, (2021).