COV-4377 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 23 February 1843, bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp in black. Postal cover from penang (straits-settlements), bearing FP 5 handstamp in Black. Dated 23 February 1843. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-4377 posted?

COV-4377 is dated 23 February 1843, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

COV-4377

23 February 1843 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 February 1843, Penang FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4377)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of London and Brighton

Date

23 February 1843

Description

Postal cover from penang (straits-settlements), bearing FP 5 handstamp in Black. Dated 23 February 1843. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

London and Brighton Stamp Auctions

Lot 23, (May 1981)

Provenance

Charles S. Taylor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4377 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 23 February 1843 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?

Postal cover from penang (straits-settlements), bearing FP 5 handstamp in Black. Dated 23 February 1843. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through London and Brighton Stamp Auctions lot 23 (May 1981).

1 image of COV-4377 is recorded; the Penang FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1850.

Questions about COV-4377

What is COV-4377?: COV-4377 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 23 February 1843, bearing the Penang FP 5 handstamp in black. Postal cover from penang (straits-settlements), bearing FP 5 handstamp in Black. Dated 23 February 1843. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-4377?: Its recorded auction history runs through London and Brighton Stamp Auctions lot 23 (May 1981).
When was COV-4377 posted?: COV-4377 is dated 23 February 1843, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 5 (1840–1850).

About this record

This 23 February 1843 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 London and Brighton Stamp Auctions, lot 23, (May 1981).