COV-1927 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 4 October 1826, bearing the Patna HG 6 handstamp in black. 1826 (4 Oct.) entire to Murshidabad 'via Bhagulpur and Rajmahal' with good strike of 'patna post paid' double-ring handstamp in black (Hammond Giles type 6); scarce

How scarce is the Patna HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Patna HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1829.

When was COV-1927 posted?

COV-1927 is dated 4 October 1826, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 6 (1823–1829).

COV-1927

4 October 1826 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 October 1826, Patna HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-1927)

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Date

4 October 1826

Description

1826 (4 Oct.) entire to Murshidabad 'via Bhagulpur and Rajmahal' with good strike of 'patna post paid' double-ring handstamp in black (Hammond Giles type 6); scarce

Auction

Spink

24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction, Lot 5159

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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-1927 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 4 October 1826 bearing the Patna HG 6 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Patna postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1826 (4 Oct.) entire to Murshidabad 'via Bhagulpur and Rajmahal' with good strike of 'patna post paid' double-ring handstamp in black (Hammond Giles type 6); scarce

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction lot 5159.

1 image of COV-1927 is recorded; the Patna HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1829.

Questions about COV-1927

What is COV-1927?: COV-1927 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 4 October 1826, bearing the Patna HG 6 handstamp in black. 1826 (4 Oct.) entire to Murshidabad 'via Bhagulpur and Rajmahal' with good strike of 'patna post paid' double-ring handstamp in black (Hammond Giles type 6); scarce
How scarce is the Patna HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Patna HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1829.
What is the provenance of COV-1927?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction lot 5159.
When was COV-1927 posted?: COV-1927 is dated 4 October 1826, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 6 (1823–1829).

About this record

This 4 October 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Patna HG 6 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction, lot 5159.