How scarce is the Moongyr HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Moongyr HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1847.

When was COV-482 posted?

COV-482 is dated 20 May 1839, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 4 (1839–1847).

COV-482

20 May 1839 Moongyr Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 May 1839, Moongyr HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-482) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moongyr HG 4, back (COV-482) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moongyr HG 4, extra (COV-482) — extra

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Date

20 May 1839

Description

India, Moongyr, 1839, "MONGHYR/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 4). Clear and mostly complete strike in red with manuscript "20 May 1839" date and "12 ans" rate added on back of folded letter to wife of "Comd Nizam's Army" in Ellichpore, Fine and scarce

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10073, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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-482 is a Moongyr pre stamp cover of 20 May 1839 bearing the Moongyr HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, 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 9054 lot 10073.

3 images of COV-482 are recorded (front, back, extra); the Moongyr HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1847.

Questions about COV-482

What is COV-482?: COV-482 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moongyr, Bengal Presidency of 20 May 1839, bearing the Moongyr HG 4 handstamp in red. India, Moongyr, 1839, "MONGHYR/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 4). Clear and mostly complete strike in red with manuscript "20 May 1839" date and "12 ans" rate added on back of folded letter to wife of "Comd Nizam's Army" in Ellichpore, Fine and scarce
How scarce is the Moongyr HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moongyr HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1847.
What is the provenance of COV-482?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10073.
When was COV-482 posted?: COV-482 is dated 20 May 1839, within the recorded period of use of Moongyr HG 4 (1839–1847).

About this record

This 20 May 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moongyr HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10073.