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-4106 posted?

COV-4106 is dated 13 June 1828, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

COV-4106

13 June 1828 Penang Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 June 1828, Penang FP 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4106)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Penang FP 3, front (COV-4106) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

13 June 1828

Description

Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1828 (13 June) entire letter from Penang to London, marked "p H.M. Ship Champion", rated "1/-", showing a fine strike of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in red with manuscript date inserted, framed "india letter/portsmouth" in red and, on reverse, light arrival datestamp (17.11); the entire letter stained at lower right corner. Photo Estimate £ 200-250

Auction

Spink

9023, Lot 7, (2009)

Spink

15027, Lot 2003, (2015)

Provenance

V.T. Nathan

Same office

Other recorded marks at Penang

11 marks

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About this Penang pre stamp cover

COV-4106 is a Penang pre stamp cover of 13 June 1828 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 7 (2009); and Spink 15027 lot 2003 (2015).

2 images of COV-4106 are recorded (front); the Penang FP 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-4106

What is COV-4106?: COV-4106 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Penang, Straits Settlements of 13 June 1828, bearing the Penang FP 3 handstamp in black. Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1828 (13 June) entire letter from Penang to London, marked "p H.M. Ship Champion", rated "1/-", showing a fine strike of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in red with manuscript date inserted, framed "india letter/portsmouth" in red and, on reverse, light arrival datestamp (17.11); the entire letter stained at lower right corner. Photo Estimate £ 200-250
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-4106?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 9023 lot 7 (2009); and Spink 15027 lot 2003 (2015).
When was COV-4106 posted?: COV-4106 is dated 13 June 1828, within the recorded period of use of Penang FP 3 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 13 June 1828 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 7, (2009); Spink, 15027, lot 2003, (2015).