How scarce is the Mymunsing HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mymunsing HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.

When was COV-1137 posted?

COV-1137 is dated 27 April 1825, within the recorded period of use of Mymunsing HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-1137

27 April 1825 Mymunsing Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 April 1825, Mymunsing HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1137)

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Date

27 April 1825

Description

Mymunsing: 1825 (27 Apr.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the very scarce oval-framed "MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" with date and rate "Post Paid 5as" in manuscript adjacent (HG 1).

Auction

Spink

Lot 163

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mymunsing

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mymunsing 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 Mymunsing pre stamp cover

COV-1137 is a Mymunsing pre stamp cover of 27 April 1825 bearing the Mymunsing HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mymunsing postal history — the office known today as Mymensingh, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Mymunsing: 1825 (27 Apr.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the very scarce oval-framed "MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" with date and rate "Post Paid 5as" in manuscript adjacent (HG 1).

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 163.

1 image of COV-1137 is recorded; the Mymunsing HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-1137

What is COV-1137?: COV-1137 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mymunsing, Bengal Presidency of 27 April 1825, bearing the Mymunsing HG 1 handstamp in black. Mymunsing: 1825 (27 Apr.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the very scarce oval-framed "MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" with date and rate "Post Paid 5as" in manuscript adjacent (HG 1).
How scarce is the Mymunsing HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mymunsing HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1137?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 163.
When was COV-1137 posted?: COV-1137 is dated 27 April 1825, within the recorded period of use of Mymunsing HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 27 April 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mymunsing HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 163.