How scarce is the Chandernagore HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Chandernagore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1830.

When was COV-4785 posted?

COV-4785 is dated 28 April 1825, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-4785

28 April 1825 Chandernagore HG 1 Cover

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28 April 1825 Chandernagore HG 1 pre stamp cover — COV-4785 — front

Chandernagore HG 1 pre stamp cover — back (COV-4785) — back

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Date

28 April 1825

Description

Postal cover from chandernagore (bengal), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 28 April 1825. Note: Even though Giles mentioned it as rare, it has been changed to scarce as many more examples have surfaced.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Chandernagore

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Chandernagore 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 Chandernagore pre stamp cover

COV-4785 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 28 April 1825 bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Chandernagore postal history — the office known today as Chandannagar, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink.

2 images of COV-4785 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-4785

What is COV-4785?: COV-4785 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 28 April 1825, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from chandernagore (bengal), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 28 April 1825. Note: Even though Giles mentioned it as rare, it has been changed to scarce as many more examples have surfaced.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Chandernagore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chandernagore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1830.
What is the provenance of COV-4785?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink.
When was COV-4785 posted?: COV-4785 is dated 28 April 1825, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 28 April 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 23 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink.