COV-1293 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 15 April 1830, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830 NUDDEA POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. HG 9 in red and boxed AM

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-1293 posted?

COV-1293 is dated 15 April 1830, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

COV-1293

15 April 1830 Nuddeah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 April 1830, Nuddeah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1293)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuddeah HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1293)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuddeah HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1293)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuddeah HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1293)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuddeah HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1293)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuddeah HG 1, scan 6 (COV-1293)

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Date

15 April 1830

Description

1830 NUDDEA POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. HG 9 in red and boxed AM

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 43

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-1293 is a Nuddeah pre stamp cover of 15 April 1830 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?

1830 NUDDEA POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. HG 9 in red and boxed AM

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 43.

6 images of COV-1293 are recorded; the Nuddeah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1832.

Questions about COV-1293

What is COV-1293?: COV-1293 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 15 April 1830, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830 NUDDEA POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. HG 9 in red and boxed AM
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-1293?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 43.
When was COV-1293 posted?: COV-1293 is dated 15 April 1830, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

About this record

This 15 April 1830 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, 7, lot 43.