COV-664 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 21 April 1822, bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp in black. "Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and complete strike.

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-664 posted?

COV-664 is dated 21 April 1822, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

COV-664

21 April 1822 Moongyr Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 April 1822, Moongyr HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-664) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moongyr HG 1, back (COV-664) — back

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Date

21 April 1822

Description

"Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and complete strike.

Auction

Auktionen Gaertner

Asia Auction No.21, Lot 1061, (6 February 2012)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3039, (2025)

Provenance

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3039

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-664 is a Moongyr pre stamp cover of 21 April 1822 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?

"Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and complete strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Asia Auction No.21 lot 1061 (6 February 2012); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3039 (2025).

2 images of COV-664 are recorded (front, back); the Moongyr HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1786–1837.

Questions about COV-664

What is COV-664?: COV-664 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 21 April 1822, bearing the Moongyr HG 1 handstamp in black. "Post/Moongyr/Paid" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and complete strike.
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-664?: Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Asia Auction No.21 lot 1061 (6 February 2012); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3039 (2025).
When was COV-664 posted?: COV-664 is dated 21 April 1822, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 1 (1786–1837).

About this record

This 21 April 1822 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 Auktionen Gaertner, Asia Auction No.21, lot 1061, (6 February 2012); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3039, (2025).