How scarce is the Malacca FP 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Malacca FP 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1852.

When was COV-4092 posted?

COV-4092 is dated 28 January 1841, within the recorded period of use of Malacca FP 1 (1841–1852).

COV-4092

28 January 1841 Malacca Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 January 1841, Malacca FP 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-4092)

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Date

28 January 1841

Description

Malacca 1841 (28 Jan.) entire letter to London, rated "3/6" and showing, on reverse, a fair strike of the very rare framed "malacca/Paid" d.s. in red with "9 annas" inserted with London arrival c.d.s. (.4) alongside. The earliest of the six examples recorded. Photo

Auction

Spink

26014, Lot 5247, (2026)

Provenance

David Springbett

Same office

Other recorded marks at Malacca

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Malacca is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Malacca FP 2handstampBlack1842–1844

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About this Malacca pre stamp cover

COV-4092 is a Malacca pre stamp cover of 28 January 1841 bearing the Malacca FP 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Malacca postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 26014 lot 5247 (2026).

1 image of COV-4092 is recorded; the Malacca FP 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1852.

Questions about COV-4092

What is COV-4092?: COV-4092 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Malacca, Straits Settlements of 28 January 1841, bearing the Malacca FP 1 handstamp in black. Malacca 1841 (28 Jan.) entire letter to London, rated "3/6" and showing, on reverse, a fair strike of the very rare framed "malacca/Paid" d.s. in red with "9 annas" inserted with London arrival c.d.s. (.4) alongside. The earliest of the six examples recorded. Photo
How scarce is the Malacca FP 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Malacca FP 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-4092?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 26014 lot 5247 (2026).
When was COV-4092 posted?: COV-4092 is dated 28 January 1841, within the recorded period of use of Malacca FP 1 (1841–1852).

About this record

This 28 January 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Malacca FP 1 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 26014, lot 5247, (2026).