How scarce is the Goalparah HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Goalparah HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1839.

When was COV-240 posted?

COV-240 is dated 10 May 1839, within the recorded period of use of Goalparah HG 2 (1838–1839).

COV-240

10 May 1839 Goalparah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 May 1839, Goalparah HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-240) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Goalparah HG 2, back (COV-240) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

10 May 1839

Description

India, Gowalpara, 1839, "GOALPARAH/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in red with manuscript "10 May 39" date and "9as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta G.P.O. (May 12) arrival datestamp, minor opening tear just affecting Calcutta datestamp, Very Fine, the marking offered here is what was used for the tracing in the Giles catalogue

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10047, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Goalparah

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Goalparah 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 Goalparah pre stamp cover

COV-240 is a Goalparah pre stamp cover of 10 May 1839 bearing the Goalparah HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Goalparah postal history — the office known today as Goalpara, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10047.

2 images of COV-240 are recorded (front, back); the Goalparah HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1839.

Questions about COV-240

What is COV-240?: COV-240 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Goalparah, Bengal Presidency of 10 May 1839, bearing the Goalparah HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Gowalpara, 1839, "GOALPARAH/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in red with manuscript "10 May 39" date and "9as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta G.P.O. (May 12) arrival datestamp, minor opening tear just affecting Calcutta datestamp, Very Fine, the marking offered here is what was used for the tracing in the Giles catalogue
How scarce is the Goalparah HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Goalparah HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1839.
What is the provenance of COV-240?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10047.
When was COV-240 posted?: COV-240 is dated 10 May 1839, within the recorded period of use of Goalparah HG 2 (1838–1839).

About this record

This 10 May 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Goalparah HG 2 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 9020, lot 10047.