How scarce is the Patna HG 14 mark on this cover?

The census grades Patna HG 14 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1852.

When was COV-3160 posted?

COV-3160 is dated 24 November 1849, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 14 (1838–1852).

COV-3160

24 November 1849 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 November 1849, Patna HG 14 handstruck folded letter (COV-3160) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Patna HG 14, back (COV-3160) — back

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Date

24 November 1849

Description

1849 (Nov) Entire letter sent from Patna to Calcutta with large boxed AM in black and PATNA/Post Paid 3as (Giles #16) in red along with rectangular boxed G.P.O./1849 Nov 24 in red on front

Auction

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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-3160 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 24 November 1849 bearing the Patna HG 14 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Patna postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1849 (Nov) Entire letter sent from Patna to Calcutta with large boxed AM in black and PATNA/Post Paid 3as (Giles #16) in red along with rectangular boxed G.P.O./1849 Nov 24 in red on front

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

2 images of COV-3160 are recorded (front, back); the Patna HG 14 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1852.

Questions about COV-3160

What is COV-3160?: COV-3160 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 24 November 1849, bearing the Patna HG 14 handstamp in red. 1849 (Nov) Entire letter sent from Patna to Calcutta with large boxed AM in black and PATNA/Post Paid 3as (Giles #16) in red along with rectangular boxed G.P.O./1849 Nov 24 in red on front
How scarce is the Patna HG 14 mark on this cover?: The census grades Patna HG 14 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-3160?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3160 posted?: COV-3160 is dated 24 November 1849, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 14 (1838–1852).

About this record

This 24 November 1849 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Patna HG 14 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.