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

The census grades Mhow HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.

When was COV-280 posted?

COV-280 is dated 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mhow HG 1 (1830–1836).

COV-280

1836 Mhow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1836, Mhow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-280) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mhow HG 1, back (COV-280) — back

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Date

1836

Description

India, Mhow, 1836, "MHOW PtPd/18__" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Faintly struck with manuscript "29th August 36" date and "Annas 10" rate markings on back of folded letter to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL" handstamp (Robertson In. 4), London (Dec. 22) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, transcription of letter accompanies, Fine

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Other recorded marks at Mhow

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mhow 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 Mhow pre stamp cover

COV-280 is a Mhow pre stamp cover of 1836 bearing the Mhow HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mhow postal history, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10089.

2 images of COV-280 are recorded (front, back); the Mhow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1836.

Questions about COV-280

What is COV-280?: COV-280 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mhow, Bombay Presidency of 1836, bearing the Mhow HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Mhow, 1836, "MHOW PtPd/18__" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Faintly struck with manuscript "29th August 36" date and "Annas 10" rate markings on back of folded letter to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL" handstamp (Robertson In. 4), London (Dec. 22) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, transcription of letter accompanies, Fine
How scarce is the Mhow HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mhow HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-280?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10089.
When was COV-280 posted?: COV-280 is dated 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mhow HG 1 (1830–1836).

About this record

This 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mhow HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10089.