How scarce is the Calcutta HG 29 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta HG 29 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1853.

When was COV-213 posted?

COV-213 is dated 6 July 1853, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 29 (1842–1853).

COV-213

6 July 1853 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 July 1853, Calcutta HG 29 handstruck folded letter (COV-213) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta HG 29, back (COV-213) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta HG 29, front (COV-213) — front

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Date

6 July 1853

Description

India, Calcutta, 1853, "CALCUTTA/1853 JUL 6/WEIGHT TOLA/FREE" Oval Datestamp (Giles 29). Mostly clear strike on back of mourning cover to Hyderabad, sent free with " Dalhousie" signature at bottom left, red "HYDRABAD/1853 July ?/FREE" oval arrival backstamp (Giles 9), cover with some slight wear including minor bend by signature, still Very Fine and quite scarce free frank, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay (or Lord Dalhousie, 1812-60) was the Governor-General of India (1848-56) and an important figure in 19th century British India

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10020, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

183 other pre-1854 postal markings of Calcutta 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 Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-213 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 6 July 1853 bearing the Calcutta HG 29 handstamp, struck in red, 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 9020 lot 10020.

3 images of COV-213 are recorded (front, back); the Calcutta HG 29 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1853.

Questions about COV-213

What is COV-213?: COV-213 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 6 July 1853, bearing the Calcutta HG 29 handstamp in red. India, Calcutta, 1853, "CALCUTTA/1853 JUL 6/WEIGHT TOLA/FREE" Oval Datestamp (Giles 29). Mostly clear strike on back of mourning cover to Hyderabad, sent free with " Dalhousie" signature at bottom left, red "HYDRABAD/1853 July ?/FREE" oval arrival backstamp (Giles 9), cover with some slight wear including minor bend by signature, still Very Fine and quite scarce free frank, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay (or Lord Dalhousie, 1812-60) was the Governor-General of India (1848-56) and an important figure in 19th century British India
How scarce is the Calcutta HG 29 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta HG 29 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-213?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10020.
When was COV-213 posted?: COV-213 is dated 6 July 1853, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 29 (1842–1853).

About this record

This 6 July 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta HG 29 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 9020, lot 10020.