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

The census grades Moongyr HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1786–1837.

When was COV-1135 posted?

COV-1135 is dated 27 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

COV-1135

27 December 1833 Moongyr Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 December 1833, Moongyr HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1135)

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Date

27 December 1833

Description

Moongyr: 1833 (27 Dec.) entire letter to Rugby showing a fine strike of the rare oval intaglio "Post/Moongyr/Paid" (HG 1), also boxed Calcutta Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD9) and boxed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH". A splendid exhibition item.

Auction

Spink

Lot 159

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Moongyr

3 marks

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

COV-1135 is a Moongyr pre stamp cover of 27 December 1833 bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Moongyr postal history — the office known today as Munger, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 159.

1 image of COV-1135 is recorded; the Moongyr HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1786–1837.

Questions about COV-1135

What is COV-1135?: COV-1135 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 27 December 1833, bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp in black. Moongyr: 1833 (27 Dec.) entire letter to Rugby showing a fine strike of the rare oval intaglio "Post/Moongyr/Paid" (HG 1), also boxed Calcutta Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD9) and boxed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH". A splendid exhibition item.
How scarce is the Moongyr HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moongyr HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1786–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1135?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 159.
When was COV-1135 posted?: COV-1135 is dated 27 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

About this record

This 27 December 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 159.