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-481 posted?

COV-481 is dated 31 March 1826, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

COV-481

31 March 1826 Moongyr Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 March 1826, Moongyr HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-481) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moongyr HG 1, back (COV-481) — back

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Date

31 March 1826

Description

India, Moongyr, 1826, "Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and mostly legible strike with manuscript "31st March 1837" date added below (year partially missing due to opening) on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, Calcutta arrival backstamp, accompanied by transcription of letter, cover with some overall ageing including toned spot around intaglio handstamp, still Very Fine, noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Spink

Lot 130, (Oct. 2000)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10072, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles "Magnolia"

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-481 is a Moongyr pre stamp cover of 31 March 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 Spink lot 130 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10072.

2 images of COV-481 are recorded (front, back); the Moongyr HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1786–1837.

Questions about COV-481

What is COV-481?: COV-481 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 31 March 1826, bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Moongyr, 1826, "Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and mostly legible strike with manuscript "31st March 1837" date added below (year partially missing due to opening) on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, Calcutta arrival backstamp, accompanied by transcription of letter, cover with some overall ageing including toned spot around intaglio handstamp, still Very 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-481?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 130 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10072.
When was COV-481 posted?: COV-481 is dated 31 March 1826, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

About this record

This 31 March 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 Spink, lot 130, (Oct. 2000); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10072.