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-616 posted?

COV-616 is dated 22 September 1829, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

COV-616

22 September 1829 Nuddeah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 September 1829, Nuddeah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-616) — front

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Date

22 September 1829

Description

INDIA, 1829 "Nuddea Post Office" to Calcutta. Folded letter datelined Sept. 21, 1829 with well-struck boxed "Nuddea Post Office" with manuscript "22 Sept 1829" (Giles 1) on reverse to Calcutta, red boxed "Calcutta G.P.O." arrival datestamp, file folds thru markings, still Fine, an uncommon strike referencing the "sicca ruppe" which determined the weight and price of a letter

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

1183 Worldwide Stamps and Covers, Lot 1299, (06/19-20/2018)

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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-616 is a Nuddeah pre stamp cover of 22 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1183 Worldwide Stamps and Covers lot 1299 (06/19-20/2018).

1 image of COV-616 is recorded (front); the Nuddeah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1832.

Questions about COV-616

What is COV-616?: COV-616 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuddeah, Bengal Presidency of 22 September 1829, bearing the Nuddeah HG 1 handstamp in black. INDIA, 1829 "Nuddea Post Office" to Calcutta. Folded letter datelined Sept. 21, 1829 with well-struck boxed "Nuddea Post Office" with manuscript "22 Sept 1829" (Giles 1) on reverse to Calcutta, red boxed "Calcutta G.P.O." arrival datestamp, file folds thru markings, still Fine, an uncommon strike referencing the "sicca ruppe" which determined the weight and price of a letter
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-616?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 1183 Worldwide Stamps and Covers lot 1299 (06/19-20/2018).
When was COV-616 posted?: COV-616 is dated 22 September 1829, within the recorded period of use of Nuddeah HG 1 (1823–1832).

About this record

This 22 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, 1183 Worldwide Stamps and Covers, lot 1299, (06/19-20/2018).