How scarce is the Patna HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Patna HG 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1795–1814.

When was COV-2078 posted?

COV-2078 is dated 21 December 1809, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 2 (1795–1814).

COV-2078

21 December 1809 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 December 1809, Patna HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2078) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Patna HG 2, scan 2 (COV-2078)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

21 December 1809

Description

Lucknow: 1836 (24 June) entire letter (some strengthening with archival tape at fold) to Bicester showing, on reverse, the sole recorded example of the framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 4, just touched by tear at one corner), completed for 13a., alongside Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD10) overstruck by scarce light India Letter Ilfracombe handstamp. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 399, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Patna

18 marks

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About this Patna pre stamp cover

COV-2078 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 21 December 1809 bearing the Patna HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Patna postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 399 (Oct. 2000).

2 images of COV-2078 are recorded (front); the Patna HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1795–1814.

Questions about COV-2078

What is COV-2078?: COV-2078 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 21 December 1809, bearing the Patna HG 2 handstamp in red. Lucknow: 1836 (24 June) entire letter (some strengthening with archival tape at fold) to Bicester showing, on reverse, the sole recorded example of the framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 4, just touched by tear at one corner), completed for 13a., alongside Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD10) overstruck by scarce light India Letter Ilfracombe handstamp. Photo.
How scarce is the Patna HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Patna HG 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1795–1814.
What is the provenance of COV-2078?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 399 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2078 posted?: COV-2078 is dated 21 December 1809, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 2 (1795–1814).

About this record

This 21 December 1809 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Patna HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 399, (Oct. 2000).