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-488 posted?

COV-488 is dated 11 February 1834, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 8 (1830–1835).

COV-488

11 February 1834 Patna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 February 1834, Patna HG 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-488) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Patna HG 8, back (COV-488) — back

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Date

11 February 1834

Description

India, Patna, 1834, "PATNA/BEARING/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 8). Fair strike with manuscript "11 Feby 35" date added and applied in transit on cover originating in England, addressed to Patna via Calcutta, forwarded to Allahabad, sender's directive "p Larkins" , sent via "Thos Haviside & Co." forwarders with faint strike of framed handstamp, "KEDGREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" handstamp (Giles S2) and Calcutta Ship Letter handstamps, the latter rated the cover 11a (3a ship letter fee and 8a inland to Patna), red Calcutta (Feb. 7) backstamp, finally rated "1-1" (1r1a) which was the original 11a plus an additional 6a to Allahabad, cover with some edgewear and overall aging, Fine and interesting use

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10079, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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-488 is a Patna pre stamp cover of 11 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 9054 lot 10079.

2 images of COV-488 are recorded (front, back); the Patna HG 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1835.

Questions about COV-488

What is COV-488?: COV-488 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Patna, Bengal Presidency of 11 February 1834, bearing the Patna HG 8 handstamp in black. India, Patna, 1834, "PATNA/BEARING/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 8). Fair strike with manuscript "11 Feby 35" date added and applied in transit on cover originating in England, addressed to Patna via Calcutta, forwarded to Allahabad, sender's directive "p Larkins" , sent via "Thos Haviside & Co." forwarders with faint strike of framed handstamp, "KEDGREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" handstamp (Giles S2) and Calcutta Ship Letter handstamps, the latter rated the cover 11a (3a ship letter fee and 8a inland to Patna), red Calcutta (Feb. 7) backstamp, finally rated "1-1" (1r1a) which was the original 11a plus an additional 6a to Allahabad, cover with some edgewear and overall aging, Fine and interesting use
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-488?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10079.
When was COV-488 posted?: COV-488 is dated 11 February 1834, within the recorded period of use of Patna HG 8 (1830–1835).

About this record

This 11 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 9054, lot 10079.