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-297 posted?

COV-297 is dated 8 September 1829, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

COV-297

8 September 1829 Nuddeah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 September 1829, Nuddeah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-297) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuddeah HG 1, back (COV-297) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

8 September 1829

Description

India, Nuddea, 1829, "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/Pt Po/Sa Wt/18" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "8 Sept (18) 29" date and rate added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red Calcutta G.P.O. (Oct. 10) arrival datestamp, minor file folds thru marking, still Very Fine

Auction

Auktionen Gaertner

Asia Auction No.21, Lot 1072, (6 February 2012)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10106, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-297 is a Nuddeah pre stamp cover of 8 September 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Asia Auction No.21 lot 1072 (6 February 2012); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10106.

2 images of COV-297 are recorded (front, back); the Nuddeah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1832.

Questions about COV-297

What is COV-297?: COV-297 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 8 September 1829, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Nuddea, 1829, "NUDDEA/POST OFFICE/Pt Po/Sa Wt/18" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "8 Sept (18) 29" date and rate added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red Calcutta G.P.O. (Oct. 10) arrival datestamp, minor file folds thru marking, still Very Fine
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-297?: Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Asia Auction No.21 lot 1072 (6 February 2012); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10106.
When was COV-297 posted?: COV-297 is dated 8 September 1829, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

About this record

This 8 September 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 Auktionen Gaertner, Asia Auction No.21, lot 1072, (6 February 2012); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10106.