How scarce is the Arrah HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Arrah HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1836.

When was COV-350 posted?

COV-350 is dated 21 March 1834, within the recorded period of use of Arrah HG 2 (1831–1836).

COV-350

21 March 1834 Arrah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 March 1834, Arrah HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-350) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Arrah HG 2, back (COV-350) — back

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Date

21 March 1834

Description

India, Arrah, 1834, "ARRAH/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 2). Incredibly bold strike with manuscript "2as" rate and "21 March (18) 34" date added on back of folded cover to Patna, Very Fine and choice strike, easily one of the finest strikes of this scarce marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10010, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Arrah

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Arrah 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 Arrah pre stamp cover

COV-350 is an Arrah pre stamp cover of 21 March 1834 bearing the Arrah HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Arrah postal history — the office known today as Ara, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10010.

2 images of COV-350 are recorded (front, back); the Arrah HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1831–1836.

Questions about COV-350

What is COV-350?: COV-350 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Arrah, Bengal Presidency of 21 March 1834, bearing the Arrah HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Arrah, 1834, "ARRAH/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 2). Incredibly bold strike with manuscript "2as" rate and "21 March (18) 34" date added on back of folded cover to Patna, Very Fine and choice strike, easily one of the finest strikes of this scarce marking
How scarce is the Arrah HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Arrah HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-350?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10010.
When was COV-350 posted?: COV-350 is dated 21 March 1834, within the recorded period of use of Arrah HG 2 (1831–1836).

About this record

This 21 March 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Arrah HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10010.