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-4067 posted?

COV-4067 is dated 22 August 1831, within the recorded period of use of Arrah HG 2 (1831–1836).

COV-4067

22 August 1831 Arrah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 August 1831, Arrah HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4067) — front

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Date

22 August 1831

Description

Entire posted from Arrah to Patna addressed to Clarke with HG2 handstamp of circular "Arrah/ Pt.Pd. / / 18" in black color posted on 22nd August 1831 with two annas paid as indicated in manuscript.

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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-4067 is an Arrah pre stamp cover of 22 August 1831 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?

Entire posted from Arrah to Patna addressed to Clarke with HG2 handstamp of circular "Arrah/ Pt.Pd. / / 18" in black color posted on 22nd August 1831 with two annas paid as indicated in manuscript.

1 image of COV-4067 is recorded (front); the Arrah HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1831–1836.

Questions about COV-4067

What is COV-4067?: COV-4067 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Arrah, Bengal Presidency of 22 August 1831, bearing the Arrah HG 2 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Arrah to Patna addressed to Clarke with HG2 handstamp of circular "Arrah/ Pt.Pd. / / 18" in black color posted on 22nd August 1831 with two annas paid as indicated in manuscript.
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-4067 posted?: COV-4067 is dated 22 August 1831, within the recorded period of use of Arrah HG 2 (1831–1836).

About this record

This 22 August 1831 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.