How scarce is the Singapore FP 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Singapore FP 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1854.

When was COV-5530 posted?

COV-5530 is dated 1847, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

COV-5530

1847 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1847, Singapore FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5530)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Singapore FP 4, scan 2 (COV-5530)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1847

Description

(x) Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1847 (20 Oct.) entire from Manila to London, rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, double-lined oval "forwarded by/singapore/a.l. johnston & co" fac, framed "singapore / Bearing" d.s.and arrival c.d.s. (30.1) Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Auction

Spink

The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction (Sale 22012), Lot 2768, (14–31 January 2022)

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Other recorded marks at Singapore

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-5530 is a Singapore pre stamp cover of 1847 bearing the Singapore FP 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Singapore postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction (Sale 22012) lot 2768 (14–31 January 2022).

2 images of COV-5530 are recorded; the Singapore FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1854.

Questions about COV-5530

What is COV-5530?: COV-5530 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 1847, bearing the Singapore FP 4 handstamp in black. (x) Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1847 (20 Oct.) entire from Manila to London, rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, double-lined oval "forwarded by/singapore/a.l. johnston & co" fac, framed "singapore / Bearing" d.s.and arrival c.d.s. (30.1) Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
How scarce is the Singapore FP 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Singapore FP 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-5530?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction (Sale 22012) lot 2768 (14–31 January 2022).
When was COV-5530 posted?: COV-5530 is dated 1847, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

About this record

This 1847 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Singapore FP 4 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 36 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction (Sale 22012), lot 2768, (14–31 January 2022).