COV-1136 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 14 May 1829, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. Nuddea: 1829 (14 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/p' p/s w'lrs" with rest of date and rate in ms. (HG 1).

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

The census grades Nuddeah HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1832.

When was COV-1136 posted?

COV-1136 is dated 14 May 1829, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

COV-1136

14 May 1829 Nuddeah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 May 1829, Nuddeah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1136)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

14 May 1829

Description

Nuddea: 1829 (14 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/p' p/s w'lrs" with rest of date and rate in ms. (HG 1).

Auction

Spink

Lot 170

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Nuddeah

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Nuddeah 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 Nuddeah pre stamp cover

COV-1136 is a Nuddeah pre stamp cover of 14 May 1829 bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Nuddeah postal history — the office known today as Nabadwip, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Nuddea: 1829 (14 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/p' p/s w'lrs" with rest of date and rate in ms. (HG 1).

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 170.

1 image of COV-1136 is recorded; the Nuddeah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1832.

Questions about COV-1136

What is COV-1136?: COV-1136 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 14 May 1829, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. Nuddea: 1829 (14 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/p' p/s w'lrs" with rest of date and rate in ms. (HG 1).
How scarce is the Nuddeah HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nuddeah HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1832.
What is the provenance of COV-1136?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 170.
When was COV-1136 posted?: COV-1136 is dated 14 May 1829, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

About this record

This 14 May 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 170.