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-4328 posted?

COV-4328 is dated 6 December 1841, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

COV-4328

6 December 1841 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 December 1841, Penang FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4328)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

6 December 1841

Description

1841 (6 Dec.) entire to London, marked "Overland Via Falmouth", rated "2/-", showing oval-framed "india" in red and, on reverse, superb framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "1:10: Inland and ship Postage" inserted and arrival datestamp (15.3.42). Photo

Auction

Spink

14026, Lot 774, (2014)

Spink

15030, Lot 3500, (2015)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

11 other pre-1854 postal markings of Penang are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4328 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 6 December 1841 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 14026 lot 774 (2014); and Spink 15030 lot 3500 (2015).

1 image of COV-4328 is recorded; the Penang FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1850.

Questions about COV-4328

What is COV-4328?: COV-4328 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 6 December 1841, bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp in black. 1841 (6 Dec.) entire to London, marked "Overland Via Falmouth", rated "2/-", showing oval-framed "india" in red and, on reverse, superb framed "penang/Paid" d.s. in red with manuscript "1:10: Inland and ship Postage" inserted and arrival datestamp (15.3.42). Photo
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-4328?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 14026 lot 774 (2014); and Spink 15030 lot 3500 (2015).
When was COV-4328 posted?: COV-4328 is dated 6 December 1841, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

About this record

This 6 December 1841 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, 14026, lot 774, (2014); Spink, 15030, lot 3500, (2015).