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-438 posted?

COV-438 is dated 22 February 1826, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

COV-438

22 February 1826 Moongyr Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 February 1826, Moongyr HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-438) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moongyr HG 1, back (COV-438) — back

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Date

22 February 1826

Description

India, Moongyr, 1826, "Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and mostly legible strike with manuscript "22 Feby 1826" date and "P Pd 6 ans" rate added on back of folded letter to Teigenmouth, England, red "AM" handstamp, framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), two Calcutta (Feb. 28) and London (Sept. 4) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/4" rate marking, cover with some minor wear, accompanied by transcription of letter, Fine, noted as "Scarce" by Giles

Auction

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Sale 9042, Lot 10099, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-438 is a Moongyr pre stamp cover of 22 February 1826 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10099.

2 images of COV-438 are recorded (front, back); the Moongyr HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1786–1837.

Questions about COV-438

What is COV-438?: COV-438 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 22 February 1826, bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Moongyr, 1826, "Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and mostly legible strike with manuscript "22 Feby 1826" date and "P Pd 6 ans" rate added on back of folded letter to Teigenmouth, England, red "AM" handstamp, framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), two Calcutta (Feb. 28) and London (Sept. 4) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/4" rate marking, cover with some minor wear, accompanied by transcription of letter, Fine, noted as "Scarce" by Giles
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-438?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10099.
When was COV-438 posted?: COV-438 is dated 22 February 1826, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

About this record

This 22 February 1826 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10099.