How scarce is the Penang FP 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Penang FP 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.

When was COV-4082 posted?

COV-4082 is dated 28 October 1835, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4082

28 October 1835 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 October 1835, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4082)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Penang FP 3, scan 2 (COV-4082)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

28 October 1835

Description

INDIA, Straits Settlements—Penang, 1827 "Prince of Wales Island Post Office" Handstamp on Letter to England. Faint strike of red negative circle handstamp with manuscript date "28th October 1835" on folded letter to London, England, sender's directive "Via Singapore", well-struck "INDIA LETTER/COWES" (Robertson In. 4) on back, London (Apr. 9) arrival backstamp, Fine and scarce marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

1301, Lot 6141, (Nov. 2023)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

11 other pre-1854 postal markings of Penang are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4082 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 28 October 1835 bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Penang postal history, Straits Settlements. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6141 (Nov. 2023).

2 images of COV-4082 are recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4082

What is COV-4082?: COV-4082 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 28 October 1835, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. INDIA, Straits Settlements—Penang, 1827 "Prince of Wales Island Post Office" Handstamp on Letter to England. Faint strike of red negative circle handstamp with manuscript date "28th October 1835" on folded letter to London, England, sender's directive "Via Singapore", well-struck "INDIA LETTER/COWES" (Robertson In. 4) on back, London (Apr. 9) arrival backstamp, Fine and scarce marking
How scarce is the Penang FP 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Penang FP 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-4082?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1301 lot 6141 (Nov. 2023).
When was COV-4082 posted?: COV-4082 is dated 28 October 1835, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 28 October 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Penang FP 3 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 21 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, 1301, lot 6141, (Nov. 2023).