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

The census grades Cuttack HG 1 as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1827.

When was COV-229 posted?

COV-229 is dated 7 June 1829, within the recorded period of use of Cuttack HG 1 (1821–1827).

COV-229

7 June 1829 Cuttack Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 June 1829, Cuttack HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-229) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Cuttack HG 1, back (COV-229) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

7 June 1829

Description

India, Cuttack, 1829, "Cuttack/ POST PAID/18__" Dotted Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but clear strike with manuscript "7 June (18) 29" date and "7 as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Knaresbrough, England, sender's directive "Pr Resource", framed "INDIA LETTER/ DARTMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), faint Calcutta and London (Dec. 19) transit backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate markings, insignificant opening tear just affecting Calcutta datestamp, Fine and very rare postal marking from Cuttack, Giles notes "2 examples recorded"

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10036, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Cuttack

3 marks

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

COV-229 is a Cuttack pre stamp cover of 7 June 1829 bearing the Cuttack HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Cuttack postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10036.

2 images of COV-229 are recorded (front, back); the Cuttack HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1827.

Questions about COV-229

What is COV-229?: COV-229 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cuttack, Bengal Presidency of 7 June 1829, bearing the Cuttack HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Cuttack, 1829, "Cuttack/ POST PAID/18__" Dotted Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but clear strike with manuscript "7 June (18) 29" date and "7 as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Knaresbrough, England, sender's directive "Pr Resource", framed "INDIA LETTER/ DARTMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), faint Calcutta and London (Dec. 19) transit backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate markings, insignificant opening tear just affecting Calcutta datestamp, Fine and very rare postal marking from Cuttack, Giles notes "2 examples recorded"
How scarce is the Cuttack HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cuttack HG 1 as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1827.
What is the provenance of COV-229?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10036.
When was COV-229 posted?: COV-229 is dated 7 June 1829, within the recorded period of use of Cuttack HG 1 (1821–1827).

About this record

This 7 June 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cuttack HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark with 2 examples recorded in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10036.