How scarce is the Singapore FP 8 mark on this cover?

The census grades Singapore FP 8 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1854.

When was COV-5541 posted?

COV-5541 is dated 1845, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 8 (1839–1854).

COV-5541

1845 Singapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1845, Singapore FP 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-5541)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1845

Description

Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1845 (8 Dec.) entire letter from Calcutta to Canton, marked "p. Prince Albert" , rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, good to fine framed "singapore/ship letter / Bearing" d.s. and Hong Kong transit c.d.s. (22.2). (CJS). Photo

Auction

Spink

Spink, Lot 51

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Other recorded marks at Singapore

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About this Singapore pre stamp cover

COV-5541 is a Singapore pre stamp cover of 1845 bearing the Singapore FP 8 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 Spink lot 51.

1 image of COV-5541 is recorded; the Singapore FP 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1854.

Questions about COV-5541

What is COV-5541?: COV-5541 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Singapore, Straits Settlements of 1845, bearing the Singapore FP 8 handstamp in black. Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1845 (8 Dec.) entire letter from Calcutta to Canton, marked "p. Prince Albert" , rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, good to fine framed "singapore/ship letter / Bearing" d.s. and Hong Kong transit c.d.s. (22.2). (CJS). Photo
How scarce is the Singapore FP 8 mark on this cover?: The census grades Singapore FP 8 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-5541?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Spink lot 51.
When was COV-5541 posted?: COV-5541 is dated 1845, within the recorded period of use of Singapore FP 8 (1839–1854).

About this record

This 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Singapore FP 8 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, Spink, lot 51.