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-485 posted?

COV-485 is dated 12 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mymunsing HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-485

12 October 1836 Mymunsing Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 October 1836, Mymunsing HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-485) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mymunsing HG 1, back (COV-485) — back

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Date

12 October 1836

Description

India, Mymunsing, 1836, "MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "12 Oct 1836" date and "Post Paid 7 as" rate added on back of folded letter datelined in Jamalpur, addressed to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, Calcutta arrival backstamp, cover with slight overall toning and some internal strengthening due to ink erosion, still Fine and rare marking, few examples are thought to exist

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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-485 is a Mymunsing pre stamp cover of 12 October 1836 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10076.

2 images of COV-485 are recorded (front, back); the Mymunsing HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-485

What is COV-485?: COV-485 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mymunsing, Bengal Presidency of 12 October 1836, bearing the Mymunsing HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Mymunsing, 1836, "MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "12 Oct 1836" date and "Post Paid 7 as" rate added on back of folded letter datelined in Jamalpur, addressed to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, Calcutta arrival backstamp, cover with slight overall toning and some internal strengthening due to ink erosion, still Fine and rare marking, few examples are thought to exist
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-485?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10076.
When was COV-485 posted?: COV-485 is dated 12 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mymunsing HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 12 October 1836 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10076.