How scarce is the Nagpore HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Nagpore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1837.

When was COV-2001 posted?

COV-2001 is dated 12 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 2 (1822–1837).

COV-2001

12 June 1836 Nagpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 June 1836, Nagpore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2001)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

12 June 1836

Description

Nagpore: 1836 (12 June) entire to Inverness showing, on reverse, circular "NAGPORE/POST/PAID" (HG 2) in red alongside manuscript "Nagpoor Residency Post Office paid 12 annas 12 June 1836", framed India Letter Liverpool on face. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 274

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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-2001 is a Nagpore pre stamp cover of 12 June 1836 bearing the Nagpore HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Spink lot 274.

1 image of COV-2001 is recorded; the Nagpore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1837.

Questions about COV-2001

What is COV-2001?: COV-2001 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nagpore, Bombay Presidency of 12 June 1836, bearing the Nagpore HG 2 handstamp in red. Nagpore: 1836 (12 June) entire to Inverness showing, on reverse, circular "NAGPORE/POST/PAID" (HG 2) in red alongside manuscript "Nagpoor Residency Post Office paid 12 annas 12 June 1836", framed India Letter Liverpool on face. Photo.
How scarce is the Nagpore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nagpore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2001?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 274.
When was COV-2001 posted?: COV-2001 is dated 12 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 2 (1822–1837).

About this record

This 12 June 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nagpore HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 274.