How scarce is the Pubna HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Pubna HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1854.

When was COV-496 posted?

COV-496 is dated 11 May 1845, within the recorded period of use of Pubna HG 1 (1843–1854).

COV-496

11 May 1845 Pubna Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 May 1845, Pubna HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-496) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pubna HG 1, back (COV-496) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

11 May 1845

Description

India, Pubna, 1845, "PUBNA/Bearing" and "PUBNA/Paid" Framed Handstamps (Giles 1-2). Paid marking in red thoroughly crossed out, Bearing marking well-struck with manuscript "11 May 1845" date and "2 A" rate marking added on back of folded outer lettersheet to Calcutta, partial red Calcutta arrival backstamp, cover with minor vertical file fold thru markings, still Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10087, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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Other recorded marks at Pubna

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Pubna is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Pubna HG 2handstampBlack1845–1854

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About this Pubna pre stamp cover

COV-496 is a Pubna pre stamp cover of 11 May 1845 bearing the Pubna HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Pubna postal history — the office known today as Pabna, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10087.

2 images of COV-496 are recorded (front, back); the Pubna HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1854.

Questions about COV-496

What is COV-496?: COV-496 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pubna, Bengal Presidency of 11 May 1845, bearing the Pubna HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Pubna, 1845, "PUBNA/Bearing" and "PUBNA/Paid" Framed Handstamps (Giles 1-2). Paid marking in red thoroughly crossed out, Bearing marking well-struck with manuscript "11 May 1845" date and "2 A" rate marking added on back of folded outer lettersheet to Calcutta, partial red Calcutta arrival backstamp, cover with minor vertical file fold thru markings, still Very Fine
How scarce is the Pubna HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Pubna HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-496?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10087.
When was COV-496 posted?: COV-496 is dated 11 May 1845, within the recorded period of use of Pubna HG 1 (1843–1854).

About this record

This 11 May 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Pubna HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10087.