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

The census grades Nagpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1834.

When was COV-672 posted?

COV-672 is dated 25 February 1828, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 1 (1826–1834).

COV-672

25 February 1828 Nagpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 February 1828, Nagpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-672) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nagpore HG 1, back (COV-672) — back

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Date

25 February 1828

Description

India, Nagpore, 1820s, "NAUGPORE RESIDENCY 18_/POST OFFICE" Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear but blurry double-oval strike on over backflap of folded letter datelined Nagpore Feb. 25, 1828, addressed to Edinburgh, Scotland, sender's endorsement "via Madras", well-struck Madras Out Station Ship Letter Mar. 8 (Giles SD11) and London Jul. 12 transit datestamps, rated "2/8", boxed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), cover with minor edgewear, otherwise Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3047, (Jun. 2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3047

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Other recorded marks at Nagpore

5 marks

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

COV-672 is a Nagpore pre stamp cover of 25 February 1828 bearing the Nagpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Nagpore postal history — the office known today as Nagpur, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3047 (Jun. 2025).

2 images of COV-672 are recorded (front, back); the Nagpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1834.

Questions about COV-672

What is COV-672?: COV-672 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nagpore, Bombay Presidency of 25 February 1828, bearing the Nagpore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Nagpore, 1820s, "NAUGPORE RESIDENCY 18_/POST OFFICE" Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear but blurry double-oval strike on over backflap of folded letter datelined Nagpore Feb. 25, 1828, addressed to Edinburgh, Scotland, sender's endorsement "via Madras", well-struck Madras Out Station Ship Letter Mar. 8 (Giles SD11) and London Jul. 12 transit datestamps, rated "2/8", boxed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), cover with minor edgewear, otherwise Very Fine
How scarce is the Nagpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nagpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1834.
What is the provenance of COV-672?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3047 (Jun. 2025).
When was COV-672 posted?: COV-672 is dated 25 February 1828, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 1 (1826–1834).

About this record

This 25 February 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nagpore HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3047, (Jun. 2025).