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

The census grades Bhawndy HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1858.

COV-362

Bhawndy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhawndy HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-362) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhawndy HG 1, back (COV-362) — back

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Description

India, Bhawndy, ca. 1830s, "BHAWNDY/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but legible strike on back of ca. 1830s petite native cover to Delhi, Delhi (Oct. 6) arrival backstamp, opening flaw to front panel, Fine and scarce

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Sale 9042, Lot 10022, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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Other recorded marks at Bhawndy

1 mark

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

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About this Bhawndy pre stamp cover

COV-362 is a Bhawndy pre stamp cover bearing the Bhawndy HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Bhawndy postal history — the office known today as Bhiwandi, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10022.

2 images of COV-362 are recorded (front, back); the Bhawndy HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1858.

Questions about COV-362

What is COV-362?: COV-362 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhawndy, Bombay Presidency, bearing the Bhawndy HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Bhawndy, ca. 1830s, "BHAWNDY/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but legible strike on back of ca. 1830s petite native cover to Delhi, Delhi (Oct. 6) arrival backstamp, opening flaw to front panel, Fine and scarce
How scarce is the Bhawndy HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bhawndy HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-362?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10022.

About this record

This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bhawndy HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10022.