How scarce is the Patna HG 10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Patna HG 10 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1835.

When was COV-2862 posted?

COV-2862 is dated 6 January 1834, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 10 (1831–1835).

COV-2862

6 January 1834 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 January 1834, Patna HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-2862) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Patna HG 10, front (COV-2862) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Vincent Polizatto

Date

6 January 1834

Description

1834 (January 6) Part entire posted at Patna (HG 10), transited Calcutta (HG type G9) to Bombay. Conveyed per Hugh Lindsay on the experimental voyage of 1 February 1834. Due 6/4d packet postage. Inland postage paid in India.

Auction

Lot 515

Provenance

Bob Nuttall

Same office

Other recorded marks at Patna

18 marks

18 other pre-1854 postal markings of Patna 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 Patna pre stamp cover

COV-2862 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 6 January 1834 bearing the Patna HG 10 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Patna postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Bob Nuttall

2 images of COV-2862 are recorded (back, front); the Patna HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1831–1835.

Questions about COV-2862

What is COV-2862?: COV-2862 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 6 January 1834, bearing the Patna HG 10 handstamp in black. 1834 (January 6) Part entire posted at Patna (HG 10), transited Calcutta (HG type G9) to Bombay. Conveyed per Hugh Lindsay on the experimental voyage of 1 February 1834. Due 6/4d packet postage. Inland postage paid in India.
How scarce is the Patna HG 10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Patna HG 10 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-2862?: Bob Nuttall
When was COV-2862 posted?: COV-2862 is dated 6 January 1834, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 10 (1831–1835).

About this record

This 6 January 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Patna HG 10 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with lot 515.