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-592 posted?

COV-592 is dated 27 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

COV-592

27 December 1833 Moongyr Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 December 1833, Moongyr HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-592) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moongyr HG 1, back (COV-592) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

27 December 1833

Description

1833 (Dec 27): Entire letter from Moongyr to Rugby, with a fine strike of the rare oval intaglio "Post / Moongyr / Paid" handstamp (Giles 1), framed "CALCUTTA SHIP LETTER datestamp (Jan 4, 1834) and framed "INDIA LETTER / PLYMOUTH". A splendid item.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Auction 309-320, Lot 1140

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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-592 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 Corinphila Auctions Auction 309-320 lot 1140.

2 images of COV-592 are recorded (front, back); the Moongyr HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1786–1837.

Questions about COV-592

What is COV-592?: COV-592 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 27 December 1833, bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp in black. 1833 (Dec 27): Entire letter from Moongyr to Rugby, with a fine strike of the rare oval intaglio "Post / Moongyr / Paid" handstamp (Giles 1), framed "CALCUTTA SHIP LETTER datestamp (Jan 4, 1834) and framed "INDIA LETTER / PLYMOUTH". A splendid 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-592?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions Auction 309-320 lot 1140.
When was COV-592 posted?: COV-592 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 Corinphila Auctions, Auction 309-320, lot 1140.