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

The census grades Rajemahal HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1776–1837.

When was COV-683 posted?

COV-683 is dated 19 February 1832, within the recorded period of use of Rajemahal HG 1 (1776–1837).

COV-683

19 February 1832 Rajemahal Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 February 1832, Rajemahal HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-683) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rajemahal HG 1, back (COV-683) — back

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Date

19 February 1832

Description

India, Rajemahal, 1827, "Post Rajemahal Paid" Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Fair and mostly clear intaglio strike on back of folded letter written in English datelined Feb. 19, 1832, addressed to Patna, transcription of letter accompanies which highlights the rough travel conditions the writer is facing in going to Patna to be with her husband, Fine strike, noted as rare by Giles

Auction

Spink

Lot 142, (Oct. 2000)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3058, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia" Derek Hammond Giles

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3058

Same office

Other recorded marks at Rajemahal

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Rajemahal 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 Rajemahal pre stamp cover

COV-683 is a Rajemahal pre stamp cover of 19 February 1832 bearing the Rajemahal HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Rajemahal postal history — the office known today as Rajmahal, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 142 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3058 (2025).

2 images of COV-683 are recorded (front, back); the Rajemahal HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1776–1837.

Questions about COV-683

What is COV-683?: COV-683 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajemahal, Bengal Presidency of 19 February 1832, bearing the Rajemahal HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Rajemahal, 1827, "Post Rajemahal Paid" Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 1). Fair and mostly clear intaglio strike on back of folded letter written in English datelined Feb. 19, 1832, addressed to Patna, transcription of letter accompanies which highlights the rough travel conditions the writer is facing in going to Patna to be with her husband, Fine strike, noted as rare by Giles
How scarce is the Rajemahal HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rajemahal HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1776–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-683?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 142 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3058 (2025).
When was COV-683 posted?: COV-683 is dated 19 February 1832, within the recorded period of use of Rajemahal HG 1 (1776–1837).

About this record

This 19 February 1832 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rajemahal HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 142, (Oct. 2000); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3058, (2025).