How scarce is the Nepaul HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Nepaul HG 2 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1855.

When was COV-342 posted?

COV-342 is dated 30 July 1851, within the recorded period of use of Nepaul HG 2 (1844–1855).

COV-342

30 July 1851 Nepaul Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 July 1851, Nepaul HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-342) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nepaul HG 2, back (COV-342) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

30 July 1851

Description

INDIA, Nepal, 1851 "Nepaul Paid" Handstamp on Cover to England. Strike of magenta boxed handstamp with manuscript "30 July 51" date and "8as" on back of partial folded cover (missing contents and side flaps) from "Lt. C.H. Nicholetts", addressed to London, England, sender's directive "via Calcutta & Southampton," red boxed "India Paid" handstamp, Calcutta Aug. 7 transit and London Sept. 23 arrival datestamps, rated "1/-", Very Fine, only six or seven examples are thought to exist, Liet. C.H. Nicholetts was the Assistant Resident in Nepal at this time, ex Hellrigl

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10153, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

Dr. Wolfgang C. Hellrigl "Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Nepaul

3 marks

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

COV-342 is a Nepaul pre stamp cover of 30 July 1851 bearing the Nepaul HG 2 handstamp, recorded in the census of Nepaul postal history — the office known today as Kathmandu, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10153.

2 images of COV-342 are recorded (front, back); the Nepaul HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1844–1855.

Questions about COV-342

What is COV-342?: COV-342 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nepaul, Bengal Presidency of 30 July 1851, bearing the Nepaul HG 2 handstamp. INDIA, Nepal, 1851 "Nepaul Paid" Handstamp on Cover to England. Strike of magenta boxed handstamp with manuscript "30 July 51" date and "8as" on back of partial folded cover (missing contents and side flaps) from "Lt. C.H. Nicholetts", addressed to London, England, sender's directive "via Calcutta & Southampton," red boxed "India Paid" handstamp, Calcutta Aug. 7 transit and London Sept. 23 arrival datestamps, rated "1/-", Very Fine, only six or seven examples are thought to exist, Liet. C.H. Nicholetts was the Assistant Resident in Nepal at this time, ex Hellrigl
How scarce is the Nepaul HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nepaul HG 2 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-342?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10153.
When was COV-342 posted?: COV-342 is dated 30 July 1851, within the recorded period of use of Nepaul HG 2 (1844–1855).

About this record

This 30 July 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nepaul HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10153.