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-4325 posted?

COV-4325 is dated 21 December 1854, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 6 (1849–1855).

COV-4325

21 December 1854 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 December 1854, Penang FP 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-4325)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

21 December 1854

Description

Straits Settlements Penang 1854 (21 Dec.) entire letter to Paris, showing handstruck "10" (decimes) and, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Post Paid" d.s. in red, Alexandria (British PO) transit d.s. across join and arrival c.d.s. (12.2). Photo Estimate S$ 500-600

Auction

Spink

11016, Lot 358, (2011)

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Other recorded marks at Penang

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4325 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 21 December 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 358 (2011).

1 image of COV-4325 is recorded; the Penang FP 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1855.

Questions about COV-4325

What is COV-4325?: COV-4325 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 21 December 1854, bearing the Penang FP 6 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Penang 1854 (21 Dec.) entire letter to Paris, showing handstruck "10" (decimes) and, on reverse, fine framed "penang/Post Paid" d.s. in red, Alexandria (British PO) transit d.s. across join and arrival c.d.s. (12.2). Photo Estimate S$ 500-600
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-4325?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 11016 lot 358 (2011).
When was COV-4325 posted?: COV-4325 is dated 21 December 1854, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 6 (1849–1855).

About this record

This 21 December 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 358, (2011).