How scarce is the Chittagong HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Chittagong HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1815–1837.

When was COV-1827 posted?

COV-1827 is dated 11 March 1825, within the recorded period of use of Chittagong HG 3 (1815–1837).

COV-1827

11 March 1825 Chittagong Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 March 1825, Chittagong HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1827)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

11 March 1825

Description

Chittagong: 1825 (11 Mar.) entire letter to Calcutta, the front with double-framed "Post Paid/Sa. Wt./Rs. As." (HG 2), reverse with double-framed "CHITTAGONG/POST OFFICE" (HG 3) with details completed in manuscript; slightly worn fold clear of the strikes. Scarce. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 94

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Chittagong

3 marks

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

COV-1827 is a Chittagong pre stamp cover of 11 March 1825 bearing the Chittagong HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Chittagong postal history — the office known today as Chattogram, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 94.

1 image of COV-1827 is recorded; the Chittagong HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1815–1837.

Questions about COV-1827

What is COV-1827?: COV-1827 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittagong, Bengal Presidency of 11 March 1825, bearing the Chittagong HG 3 handstamp in black. Chittagong: 1825 (11 Mar.) entire letter to Calcutta, the front with double-framed "Post Paid/Sa. Wt./Rs. As." (HG 2), reverse with double-framed "CHITTAGONG/POST OFFICE" (HG 3) with details completed in manuscript; slightly worn fold clear of the strikes. Scarce. Photo.
How scarce is the Chittagong HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chittagong HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1815–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1827?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 94.
When was COV-1827 posted?: COV-1827 is dated 11 March 1825, within the recorded period of use of Chittagong HG 3 (1815–1837).

About this record

This 11 March 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chittagong HG 3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 94.