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

The census grades Ellichpoor HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1858.

When was COV-890 posted?

COV-890 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of Ellichpoor HG 1 (1842–1858).

COV-890

1843 Ellichpoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1843, Ellichpoor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-890)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ellichpoor HG 1, scan 2 (COV-890)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

1843

Description

1843 (Nov 23) Complete folded ship letter from Elichpoor to UK with boxed “ELICHPOOR/Paid” mark with 6 annas inserted by hand. Oval “INDIA” struck on front and London arrival postmark on reverse. 1s 10d charge noted on front.

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 30408

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Other recorded marks at Ellichpoor

1 mark

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

Ellichpoor HG 1AhandstampBlack1835–1857

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About this Ellichpoor pre stamp cover

COV-890 is an Ellichpoor pre stamp cover of 1843 bearing the Ellichpoor HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Ellichpoor postal history — the office known today as Achalpur, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 30408.

2 images of COV-890 are recorded; the Ellichpoor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1858.

Questions about COV-890

What is COV-890?: COV-890 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ellichpoor, Bombay Presidency of 1843, bearing the Ellichpoor HG 1 handstamp in red. 1843 (Nov 23) Complete folded ship letter from Elichpoor to UK with boxed “ELICHPOOR/Paid” mark with 6 annas inserted by hand. Oval “INDIA” struck on front and London arrival postmark on reverse. 1s 10d charge noted on front.
How scarce is the Ellichpoor HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ellichpoor HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-890?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 30408.
When was COV-890 posted?: COV-890 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of Ellichpoor HG 1 (1842–1858).

About this record

This 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ellichpoor HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 30408.