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-677 posted?

COV-677 is dated 10 June 1824, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 6 (1823–1829).

COV-677

10 June 1824 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 June 1824, Patna HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-677) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Patna HG 6, back (COV-677) — back

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Date

10 June 1824

Description

India, Patna, 1824, "PATNA POST PAID/18__" Circular Datestamp (Giles 6). Bold strike but without added manuscript date added on back of 1824 folded cover (missing inner pages) to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Calcutta (Jun. 10) transit and London (Nov. 13) arrival datestamps, manuscript "2/4" rate marking, slightly rough opening, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3052, (Jun. 2024)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3052

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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-677 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 10 June 1824 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3052 (Jun. 2024).

2 images of COV-677 are recorded (front, back); the Patna HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1829.

Questions about COV-677

What is COV-677?: COV-677 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 10 June 1824, bearing the Patna HG 6 handstamp in black. India, Patna, 1824, "PATNA POST PAID/18__" Circular Datestamp (Giles 6). Bold strike but without added manuscript date added on back of 1824 folded cover (missing inner pages) to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Calcutta (Jun. 10) transit and London (Nov. 13) arrival datestamps, manuscript "2/4" rate marking, slightly rough opening, Very Fine strike
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-677?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3052 (Jun. 2024).
When was COV-677 posted?: COV-677 is dated 10 June 1824, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 6 (1823–1829).

About this record

This 10 June 1824 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3052, (Jun. 2024).