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-1165?

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 5. Certificate: RPSL 230535.

When was COV-1165 posted?

COV-1165 is dated 8 February 1823, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

COV-1165

8 February 1823 Nuddeah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 February 1823, Nuddeah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1165)

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Date

8 February 1823

Description

1823 Nuddea – Chandernagore inland entire, with Nuddea Giles 1 "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/Pt. Pd./SA. WT./.....18.." despatch handstamp, rate "2a", weight "1" (1 sicca weight or 1 tolah, basic weight), & date "8 Feby. 23" applied in manuscript. No delivery mark applied. Scarce usage to the French Settlement of Chandernagore.

Auction

StampBay

2, Lot 5

Provenance

Santosh MS

Certificates

RPSL 230535

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-1165 is a Nuddeah pre stamp cover of 8 February 1823 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 5.

1 image of COV-1165 is recorded; the Nuddeah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1832.

Questions about COV-1165

What is COV-1165?: COV-1165 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 8 February 1823, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. 1823 Nuddea – Chandernagore inland entire, with Nuddea Giles 1 "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/Pt. Pd./SA. WT./.....18.." despatch handstamp, rate "2a", weight "1" (1 sicca weight or 1 tolah, basic weight), & date "8 Feby. 23" applied in manuscript. No delivery mark applied. Scarce usage to the French Settlement of Chandernagore.
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-1165?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 5. Certificate: RPSL 230535.
When was COV-1165 posted?: COV-1165 is dated 8 February 1823, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

About this record

This 8 February 1823 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 StampBay, 2, lot 5. Certified: RPSL 230535.