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-5548 posted?

COV-5548 is dated 1853, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

COV-5548

1853 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1853, Singapore FP 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5548)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1853

Description

Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps 1853 (3 Oct.) entire letter from Singapore to Glasgow, marked "via Marseilles" , rated "8/2" and showing, on reverse across join, framed "singapore / Bearing" d.s. with arrival d.s. (13.11) alongside. Photo

Auction

Spink

Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 13030), Lot 307, (21 September 2013)

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Other recorded marks at Singapore

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-5548 is a Singapore pre stamp cover of 1853 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 307 (21 September 2013).

1 image of COV-5548 is recorded; the Singapore FP 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1854.

Questions about COV-5548

What is COV-5548?: COV-5548 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 1853, bearing the Singapore FP 4 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps 1853 (3 Oct.) entire letter from Singapore to Glasgow, marked "via Marseilles" , rated "8/2" and showing, on reverse across join, framed "singapore / Bearing" d.s. with arrival d.s. (13.11) 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-5548?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 13030) lot 307 (21 September 2013).
When was COV-5548 posted?: COV-5548 is dated 1853, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 4 (1845–1854).

About this record

This 1853 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 307, (21 September 2013).