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-392 posted?

COV-392 is dated October 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chupra HG 1 (1826–1830).

COV-392

October 1826 Chupra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — October 1826, Chupra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-392) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chupra HG 1, back (COV-392) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

October 1826

Description

India, Chuprah, 1826, "CHUPRAH POST PAID/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Relatively bold strike on back of folded letter datelined "Buxar 30th Octr 1826" , addressed to Allahabad, receipt docketing "Recd 7 Novr" , cover with edgewear and staining along right edge, some minor splitting along internal folds, accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine strike, only two examples recorded (the other is ex Giles)

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10053, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-392 is a Chupra pre stamp cover of October 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10053.

2 images of COV-392 are recorded (front, back); the Chupra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1830.

Questions about COV-392

What is COV-392?: COV-392 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chupra, Bengal Presidency of October 1826, bearing the Chupra HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Chuprah, 1826, "CHUPRAH POST PAID/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Relatively bold strike on back of folded letter datelined "Buxar 30th Octr 1826" , addressed to Allahabad, receipt docketing "Recd 7 Novr" , cover with edgewear and staining along right edge, some minor splitting along internal folds, accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine strike, only two examples recorded (the other is ex Giles)
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-392?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10053.
When was COV-392 posted?: COV-392 is dated October 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chupra HG 1 (1826–1830).

About this record

This October 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10053.