How scarce is the Calcutta HG 17 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta HG 17 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1837.

When was COV-376 posted?

COV-376 is dated 3 April 1837, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 17 (1833–1837).

COV-376

3 April 1837 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 April 1837, Calcutta HG 17 handstruck folded letter (COV-376) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta HG 17, back (COV-376) — back

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Date

3 April 1837

Description

India, Calcutta, 1837, "No. 1/CAL. DAK. CHOKEY/Pt Pd Rs. An. P/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 17). Mostly clear strike with manuscript "3 April (18) 37" date and "2" (annas) rate added on back of folded letter to Chinsurrah, cover with mild fold thru postal marking and overall toning of cover, Fine strike, noted as "Scarce" by Giles, located in Badam Tallah, this became "Rg. House No. 1" in October 1837

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10036, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

Jagmohan Kapur Magnolia

Same office

Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-376 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 3 April 1837 bearing the Calcutta HG 17 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Calcutta postal history — the office known today as Kolkata, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10036.

2 images of COV-376 are recorded (front, back); the Calcutta HG 17 mark itself is recorded in use 1833–1837.

Questions about COV-376

What is COV-376?: COV-376 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 3 April 1837, bearing the Calcutta HG 17 handstamp in black. India, Calcutta, 1837, "No. 1/CAL. DAK. CHOKEY/Pt Pd Rs. An. P/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 17). Mostly clear strike with manuscript "3 April (18) 37" date and "2" (annas) rate added on back of folded letter to Chinsurrah, cover with mild fold thru postal marking and overall toning of cover, Fine strike, noted as "Scarce" by Giles, located in Badam Tallah, this became "Rg. House No. 1" in October 1837
How scarce is the Calcutta HG 17 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta HG 17 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-376?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10036.
When was COV-376 posted?: COV-376 is dated 3 April 1837, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 17 (1833–1837).

About this record

This 3 April 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta HG 17 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10036.