How scarce is the Penang FP 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 9 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1854.

When was COV-4316 posted?

COV-4316 is dated 14 April 1851, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 9 (1846–1854).

COV-4316

14 April 1851 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 April 1851, Penang FP 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-4316)

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Date

14 April 1851

Description

Penang 1851 (14 Apr.) envelope to Scotland, marked "Via Southampton", rated "1/-" and showing fine framed "bearing" with, on reverse, mainly fine framed "penang/Bearing" d.s. in black and arrival c.d.s. (CJS). Photo

Auction

Spink

18039, Lot 33, (2018)

Provenance

Charles Taylor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4316 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 14 April 1851 bearing the Penang FP 9 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 18039 lot 33 (2018).

1 image of COV-4316 is recorded; the Penang FP 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1846–1854.

Questions about COV-4316

What is COV-4316?: COV-4316 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 14 April 1851, bearing the Penang FP 9 handstamp in black. Penang 1851 (14 Apr.) envelope to Scotland, marked "Via Southampton", rated "1/-" and showing fine framed "bearing" with, on reverse, mainly fine framed "penang/Bearing" d.s. in black and arrival c.d.s. (CJS). Photo
How scarce is the Penang FP 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 9 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-4316?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 18039 lot 33 (2018).
When was COV-4316 posted?: COV-4316 is dated 14 April 1851, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 9 (1846–1854).

About this record

This 14 April 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 9 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 18039, lot 33, (2018).