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-4105 posted?

COV-4105 is dated 28 April 1827, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4105

28 April 1827 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 April 1827, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4105)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

28 April 1827

Description

x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1827 (28 Apr.) entire from Madras to Batavia, marked "via Penang", showing very fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in bright red with manuscript date "26th May 1827" inserted and, on reverse, manuscript forwarding endorsement. Photo Estimate £ 350-450

Auction

Spink

9023, Lot 5, (2009)

Spink

18039, Lot 9, (2018)

Provenance

V.T. Nathan

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-4105 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 28 April 1827 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 Spink 9023 lot 5 (2009); and Spink 18039 lot 9 (2018).

1 image of COV-4105 is recorded; the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4105

What is COV-4105?: COV-4105 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 28 April 1827, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1827 (28 Apr.) entire from Madras to Batavia, marked "via Penang", showing very fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in bright red with manuscript date "26th May 1827" inserted and, on reverse, manuscript forwarding endorsement. Photo Estimate £ 350-450
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-4105?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 9023 lot 5 (2009); and Spink 18039 lot 9 (2018).
When was COV-4105 posted?: COV-4105 is dated 28 April 1827, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 28 April 1827 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 Spink, 9023, lot 5, (2009); Spink, 18039, lot 9, (2018).