How scarce is the Singapore FP 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Singapore FP 5 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1855.

When was COV-4091 posted?

COV-4091 is dated 27 May 1852, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 5 (1840–1855).

COV-4091

27 May 1852 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 May 1852, Singapore FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4091)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

27 May 1852

Description

Malacca Early Letters and Handstamps 1852 (27 May) envelope to London, marked "Via Southampton", showing red crayon "1/-", framed "india paid" and, on reverse, fine framed "malacca/Paid" d.s. (Type PS1, latest recorded date) in red and similar for Singapore. Rare, one of six recorded examples. Photo Estimate S$ 5,000-6,000

Auction

Spink

1015, Lot 1003, (26 September 2010)

Provenance

"Stolz"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Singapore

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-4091 is a Singapore pre stamp cover of 27 May 1852 bearing the Singapore FP 5 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 1015 lot 1003 (26 September 2010).

1 image of COV-4091 is recorded; the Singapore FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1855.

Questions about COV-4091

What is COV-4091?: COV-4091 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 27 May 1852, bearing the Singapore FP 5 handstamp in black. Malacca Early Letters and Handstamps 1852 (27 May) envelope to London, marked "Via Southampton", showing red crayon "1/-", framed "india paid" and, on reverse, fine framed "malacca/Paid" d.s. (Type PS1, latest recorded date) in red and similar for Singapore. Rare, one of six recorded examples. Photo Estimate S$ 5,000-6,000
How scarce is the Singapore FP 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Singapore FP 5 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-4091?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 1015 lot 1003 (26 September 2010).
When was COV-4091 posted?: COV-4091 is dated 27 May 1852, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 5 (1840–1855).

About this record

This 27 May 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Singapore FP 5 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 20 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 1015, lot 1003, (26 September 2010).