How scarce is the Patna HG 8 mark on this cover?

The census grades Patna HG 8 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1835.

When was COV-300 posted?

COV-300 is dated 12 February 1834, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 8 (1830–1835).

COV-300

12 February 1834 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 February 1834, Patna HG 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-300) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Patna HG 8, back (COV-300) — back

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Date

12 February 1834

Description

India, Patna, 1834, "PATNA/BEARING/18__" Chamfered Handstamp (Giles 8). Clear strike with manuscript "12 Feby (18) 35" date and "1R1as" rate markings on arrival on folded letter datelined "Peckham (London) Sept. 5th 1834", addressed to Patna, forwarded to Allahabad, carried privately and with "FORWARDED BY/THOS. HAVISIDE & CO./147 LEADENHILL STREET" framed handstamp (Rowe Rarity 3), "Inld. Ptg./Ship Do." rate handstamp (Giles SR9), Very Fine and scarce Patna marking

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Sale 9020, Lot 10109, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-300 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 12 February 1834 bearing the Patna HG 8 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 9020 lot 10109.

2 images of COV-300 are recorded (front, back); the Patna HG 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1835.

Questions about COV-300

What is COV-300?: COV-300 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 12 February 1834, bearing the Patna HG 8 handstamp in black. India, Patna, 1834, "PATNA/BEARING/18__" Chamfered Handstamp (Giles 8). Clear strike with manuscript "12 Feby (18) 35" date and "1R1as" rate markings on arrival on folded letter datelined "Peckham (London) Sept. 5th 1834", addressed to Patna, forwarded to Allahabad, carried privately and with "FORWARDED BY/THOS. HAVISIDE & CO./147 LEADENHILL STREET" framed handstamp (Rowe Rarity 3), "Inld. Ptg./Ship Do." rate handstamp (Giles SR9), Very Fine and scarce Patna marking
How scarce is the Patna HG 8 mark on this cover?: The census grades Patna HG 8 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-300?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10109.
When was COV-300 posted?: COV-300 is dated 12 February 1834, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 8 (1830–1835).

About this record

This 12 February 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Patna HG 8 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10109.