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

The census grades Chupra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1830.

When was COV-1826 posted?

COV-1826 is dated 4 February 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chupra HG 1 (1826–1830).

COV-1826

4 February 1826 Chupra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 February 1826, Chupra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1826)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

4 February 1826

Description

Chuprah: 1826 (1 Feb.) entire letter to Allahabad, the reverse with good to fine strike of the circular "CHUPRAH/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 1) completed in manuscript; slight overall toning, address panel with slight ink/paper deterioration, otherwise fine. Rare, very few examples recorded.

Auction

Spink

Lot 95

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Chupra

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Chupra 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 Chupra pre stamp cover

COV-1826 is a Chupra pre stamp cover of 4 February 1826 bearing the Chupra HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Chupra postal history — the office known today as Chhapra, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 95.

1 image of COV-1826 is recorded; the Chupra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1830.

Questions about COV-1826

What is COV-1826?: COV-1826 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chupra, Bengal Presidency of 4 February 1826, bearing the Chupra HG 1 handstamp in black. Chuprah: 1826 (1 Feb.) entire letter to Allahabad, the reverse with good to fine strike of the circular "CHUPRAH/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 1) completed in manuscript; slight overall toning, address panel with slight ink/paper deterioration, otherwise fine. Rare, very few examples recorded.
How scarce is the Chupra HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chupra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1830.
What is the provenance of COV-1826?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 95.
When was COV-1826 posted?: COV-1826 is dated 4 February 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chupra HG 1 (1826–1830).

About this record

This 4 February 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chupra HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 95.