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-4359 posted?

COV-4359 is dated 27 June 1837, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 4 (1836–1846).

COV-4359

27 June 1837 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 June 1837, Penang FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-4359)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

27 June 1837

Description

Straits Settlements Penang 1837 (27 June) entire to Singapore showing, on reverse, a fine strike of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in red. A very scarce and short-lived marking, this being the latest recorded date. Photo Estimate S$ 2,500-3,000

Auction

Spink

11016, Lot 350, (2011)

Provenance

"Stolz"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4359 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 27 June 1837 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 11016 lot 350 (2011).

1 image of COV-4359 is recorded; the Penang FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1846.

Questions about COV-4359

What is COV-4359?: COV-4359 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 27 June 1837, bearing the Penang FP 4 handstamp in red. Straits Settlements Penang 1837 (27 June) entire to Singapore showing, on reverse, a fine strike of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in red. A very scarce and short-lived marking, this being the latest recorded date. Photo Estimate S$ 2,500-3,000
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-4359?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 11016 lot 350 (2011).
When was COV-4359 posted?: COV-4359 is dated 27 June 1837, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 4 (1836–1846).

About this record

This 27 June 1837 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, 11016, lot 350, (2011).