How scarce is the Patna HG 11 mark on this cover?

The census grades Patna HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1837.

When was COV-1875 posted?

COV-1875 is dated 14 October 1835, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 11 (1834–1837).

COV-1875

14 October 1835 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 October 1835, Patna HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-1875)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

14 October 1835

Description

Patna: 1835 (i4 Oct.) entire letter to Sim1a, the reverse showing fine strike of the rare octagonal "patua/p'. po." datestamp (HG 1i) completed in manuscript; strengthened perimeter splits and tears to flap, faint traces of waterstaining, otherwise fine. Long interesting ietter

Auction

Spink

Lot 140

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Patna

18 marks

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About this Patna pre stamp cover

COV-1875 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 14 October 1835 bearing the Patna HG 11 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Patna postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 140.

1 image of COV-1875 is recorded; the Patna HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1834–1837.

Questions about COV-1875

What is COV-1875?: COV-1875 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 14 October 1835, bearing the Patna HG 11 handstamp in black. Patna: 1835 (i4 Oct.) entire letter to Sim1a, the reverse showing fine strike of the rare octagonal "patua/p'. po." datestamp (HG 1i) completed in manuscript; strengthened perimeter splits and tears to flap, faint traces of waterstaining, otherwise fine. Long interesting ietter
How scarce is the Patna HG 11 mark on this cover?: The census grades Patna HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1875?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 140.
When was COV-1875 posted?: COV-1875 is dated 14 October 1835, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 11 (1834–1837).

About this record

This 14 October 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Patna HG 11 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 140.