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-5524 posted?

COV-5524 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 5 (1840–1855).

COV-5524

1843 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1843, Singapore FP 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-5524)

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Date

1843

Description

Straits Settlements Early Letter and Handstamps Singapore 1843 (12 Oct.) entire to Portsmouth, marked "Overland via Falmouth", showing oval-framed "india" in red, handstruck "1/-" and, on reverse, light framed "singapore/Paid" d.s. with arrival c.d.s. alongside; heavy horizontal filing crease across face panel. Also 1847 (8 Dec.) entire letter (faults) to manila, rated "1" and showing arrival c.d.s. (26.12) with, on reverse across join, light framed "singapore/Paid" d.s. in red Estimate S$ 400-500

Auction

Spink

Stamps of South East Asia (Sale 9018), Lot 517, (4 July 2009)

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-5524 is a Singapore pre stamp cover of 1843 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 Stamps of South East Asia (Sale 9018) lot 517 (4 July 2009).

1 image of COV-5524 is recorded; the Singapore FP 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1855.

Questions about COV-5524

What is COV-5524?: COV-5524 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 1843, bearing the Singapore FP 5 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Early Letter and Handstamps Singapore 1843 (12 Oct.) entire to Portsmouth, marked "Overland via Falmouth", showing oval-framed "india" in red, handstruck "1/-" and, on reverse, light framed "singapore/Paid" d.s. with arrival c.d.s. alongside; heavy horizontal filing crease across face panel. Also 1847 (8 Dec.) entire letter (faults) to manila, rated "1" and showing arrival c.d.s. (26.12) with, on reverse across join, light framed "singapore/Paid" d.s. in red Estimate S$ 400-500
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-5524?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Stamps of South East Asia (Sale 9018) lot 517 (4 July 2009).
When was COV-5524 posted?: COV-5524 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 5 (1840–1855).

About this record

This 1843 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, Stamps of South East Asia (Sale 9018), lot 517, (4 July 2009).