How scarce is the Penang FP 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 6 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1855.

When was COV-4324 posted?

COV-4324 is dated 20 October 1854, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 6 (1849–1855).

COV-4324

20 October 1854 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 October 1854, Penang FP 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-4324)

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Date

20 October 1854

Description

Straits Settlements Penang 1854 (20 Oct.) entire letter to Marseilles, marked "overland via Suez", rated "1/-" in red, showing handstruck "10" (decimes) with, on reverse, framed "penang/Post Paid" d.s. in red (partially oxidised) dated 18 November, and Alexandria (British PO) transit d.s. in green. Photo Estimate S$ 400-500 provenance: Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

Auction

Spink

11016, Lot 357, (2011)

Provenance

Dr. Chua Eu Tiong

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Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4324 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 20 October 1854 bearing the Penang FP 6 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 11016 lot 357 (2011).

1 image of COV-4324 is recorded; the Penang FP 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1855.

Questions about COV-4324

What is COV-4324?: COV-4324 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 20 October 1854, bearing the Penang FP 6 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Penang 1854 (20 Oct.) entire letter to Marseilles, marked "overland via Suez", rated "1/-" in red, showing handstruck "10" (decimes) with, on reverse, framed "penang/Post Paid" d.s. in red (partially oxidised) dated 18 November, and Alexandria (British PO) transit d.s. in green. Photo Estimate S$ 400-500 provenance: Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005
How scarce is the Penang FP 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 6 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-4324?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 11016 lot 357 (2011).
When was COV-4324 posted?: COV-4324 is dated 20 October 1854, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 6 (1849–1855).

About this record

This 20 October 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 6 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 11016, lot 357, (2011).