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-5536 posted?

COV-5536 is dated 1846, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

COV-5536

1846 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1846, Singapore FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5536)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1846

Description

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1846 (17 Nov.) entire letter from Manila to London, rated "1/10" and showing, on reverse, fine complete framed "singapore/Bearing" d.s. and red arrival c.d.s. Estimate S$ 300-400

Auction

Spink

Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia (Sale 7019), Lot 17, (24 June 2007)

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-5536 is a Singapore pre stamp cover of 1846 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 Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia (Sale 7019) lot 17 (24 June 2007).

1 image of COV-5536 is recorded; the Singapore FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1854.

Questions about COV-5536

What is COV-5536?: COV-5536 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 1846, bearing the Singapore FP 4 handstamp in black. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1846 (17 Nov.) entire letter from Manila to London, rated "1/10" and showing, on reverse, fine complete framed "singapore/Bearing" d.s. and red arrival c.d.s. Estimate S$ 300-400
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-5536?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia (Sale 7019) lot 17 (24 June 2007).
When was COV-5536 posted?: COV-5536 is dated 1846, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

About this record

This 1846 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, Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia (Sale 7019), lot 17, (24 June 2007).