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-4360 posted?

COV-4360 is dated 1 June 1838, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 4 (1836–1846).

COV-4360

1 June 1838 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 June 1838, Penang FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-4360)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1 June 1838

Description

Straits Settlements Penang 1838 (1 June) entire letter to Dublin, marked "Overland", rated "2/6" and showing, on reverse, good to fine strike of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in black and red arrival d.s. (2.11). Rare, seven examples recorded. Photo Estimate S$ 2,500-3,000

Auction

Spink

11016, Lot 352, (2011)

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Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4360 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 1 June 1838 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 352 (2011).

1 image of COV-4360 is recorded; the Penang FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1846.

Questions about COV-4360

What is COV-4360?: COV-4360 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 1 June 1838, bearing the Penang FP 4 handstamp in red. Straits Settlements Penang 1838 (1 June) entire letter to Dublin, marked "Overland", rated "2/6" and showing, on reverse, good to fine strike of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in black and red arrival d.s. (2.11). Rare, seven examples recorded. 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-4360?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 11016 lot 352 (2011).
When was COV-4360 posted?: COV-4360 is dated 1 June 1838, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 4 (1836–1846).

About this record

This 1 June 1838 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 352, (2011).