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-5547 posted?

COV-5547 is dated 1847, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

COV-5547

1847 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1847, Singapore FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5547)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1847

Description

Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps 1847 (26 Apr.) entire from Singapore to London, rated "4/1" and showing, on reverse, framed "singapore / Bearing" d.s. in black (crossed by filing crease) dated June with red arrival datestamp (21.7) alongside. Photo

Auction

Spink

Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 13030), Lot 306, (21 September 2013)

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Other recorded marks at Singapore

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-5547 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 Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 13030) lot 306 (21 September 2013).

1 image of COV-5547 is recorded; the Singapore FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1854.

Questions about COV-5547

What is COV-5547?: COV-5547 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 1847, bearing the Singapore FP 4 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps 1847 (26 Apr.) entire from Singapore to London, rated "4/1" and showing, on reverse, framed "singapore / Bearing" d.s. in black (crossed by filing crease) dated June with red arrival datestamp (21.7) alongside. Photo
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-5547?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 13030) lot 306 (21 September 2013).
When was COV-5547 posted?: COV-5547 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, Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 13030), lot 306, (21 September 2013).