How scarce is the Mhow HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mhow HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1852.

When was COV-477 posted?

COV-477 is dated 25 April 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mhow HG 3 (1837–1852).

COV-477

25 April 1838 Mhow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 April 1838, Mhow HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-477) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mhow HG 3, back (COV-477) — back

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Date

25 April 1838

Description

India, Mhow, 1838, "MHOW/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 3). Bold strike with manuscript "25 April 1838" date and "9 Annas" rate added on back of folded letter to Kahnpoor (Kanpur), May 4 receipt docketing, Very Fine strike, scarce this choice

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10068, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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-477 is a Mhow pre stamp cover of 25 April 1838 bearing the Mhow HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, 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 9054 lot 10068.

2 images of COV-477 are recorded (front, back); the Mhow HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1852.

Questions about COV-477

What is COV-477?: COV-477 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mhow, Bombay Presidency of 25 April 1838, bearing the Mhow HG 3 handstamp in red. India, Mhow, 1838, "MHOW/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 3). Bold strike with manuscript "25 April 1838" date and "9 Annas" rate added on back of folded letter to Kahnpoor (Kanpur), May 4 receipt docketing, Very Fine strike, scarce this choice
How scarce is the Mhow HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mhow HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-477?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10068.
When was COV-477 posted?: COV-477 is dated 25 April 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mhow HG 3 (1837–1852).

About this record

This 25 April 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mhow HG 3 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 9054, lot 10068.