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

The census grades Serampore HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.

When was COV-3238 posted?

COV-3238 is dated 14 August 1837, within the recorded period of use of Serampore HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-3238

14 August 1837 Serampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 August 1837, Serampore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3238) — front

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Date

14 August 1837

Description

Letter marked on reverse by Seramp- ore/Post Office and indistinct Calcutta/ General Post Office dated handstamps. In addition, part of red PAID marking, handwritten 2 anna charge, and 14 Aug date marking are on the reverse.

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Other recorded marks at Serampore

1 mark

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

Serampore HG 2handstampRed1846

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About this Serampore pre stamp cover

COV-3238 is a Serampore pre stamp cover of 14 August 1837 bearing the Serampore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Serampore postal history — the office known today as Shrirampur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1 image of COV-3238 is recorded (front); the Serampore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-3238

What is COV-3238?: COV-3238 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Serampore, Bengal Presidency of 14 August 1837, bearing the Serampore HG 1 handstamp in black. Letter marked on reverse by Seramp- ore/Post Office and indistinct Calcutta/ General Post Office dated handstamps. In addition, part of red PAID marking, handwritten 2 anna charge, and 14 Aug date marking are on the reverse.
How scarce is the Serampore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Serampore HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.
When was COV-3238 posted?: COV-3238 is dated 14 August 1837, within the recorded period of use of Serampore HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 14 August 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Serampore HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded.