COV-4311 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 16 October 1840, bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp in black. Penang 1840 (16 Oct.) entire Letter to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "2 ans" inserted. (ID)

How scarce is the Penang FP 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 5 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1850.

When was COV-4311 posted?

COV-4311 is dated 16 October 1840, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

COV-4311

16 October 1840 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 October 1840, Penang FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4311)

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Date

16 October 1840

Description

Penang 1840 (16 Oct.) entire Letter to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "2 ans" inserted. (ID)

Auction

Spink

18039, Lot 22, (2018)

Provenance

Tay Peng Hian

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4311 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 16 October 1840 bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Penang postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Penang 1840 (16 Oct.) entire Letter to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "2 ans" inserted. (ID)

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 22 (2018).

1 image of COV-4311 is recorded; the Penang FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1850.

Questions about COV-4311

What is COV-4311?: COV-4311 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 16 October 1840, bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp in black. Penang 1840 (16 Oct.) entire Letter to Singapore showing, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "2 ans" inserted. (ID)
How scarce is the Penang FP 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 5 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1850.
What is the provenance of COV-4311?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 22 (2018).
When was COV-4311 posted?: COV-4311 is dated 16 October 1840, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

About this record

This 16 October 1840 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 5 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 14 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 18039, lot 22, (2018).