COV-4096
5 October 1829 Singapore FP 1 Cover
Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink
Date
5 October 1829
Description
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Singapore 1829 (5 Oct.) entire letter from Malacca to England, rated "1/1" and showing, on reverse, the rare framed "singapore/p.o." d.s. in black (Type PS2) for 14th November, framed "india letter/romney" and red arrival datestamps. Very rare, one of four recorded examples. Photo Estimate S$ 8,000-10,000
Auction
Provenance
Dr. Chua Eu Tiong
Same office
Other recorded marks at Singapore
6 marks6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Singapore are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This 5 October 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Singapore FP 1 handstamp of the Straits Settlements, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 5008, lot 36, (2005).