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-669 posted?

COV-669 is dated 20 January 1825, within the recorded period of use of Mymunsing HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-669

20 January 1825 Mymunsing Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 January 1825, Mymunsing HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-669) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mymunsing HG 1, back (COV-669) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

20 January 1825

Description

"MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike.

Auction

Spink

Lot 132, (Oct. 2000)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3044, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia" Derek Hammond Giles

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3044

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-669 is a Mymunsing pre stamp cover of 20 January 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/POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 132 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3044 (2025).

2 images of COV-669 are recorded (front, back); the Mymunsing HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-669

What is COV-669?: COV-669 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mymunsing, Bengal Presidency of 20 January 1825, bearing the Mymunsing HG 1 handstamp in black. "MYMUNSING/POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike.
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-669?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 132 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3044 (2025).
When was COV-669 posted?: COV-669 is dated 20 January 1825, within the recorded period of use of Mymunsing HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 20 January 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 132, (Oct. 2000); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3044, (2025).