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-287 posted?

COV-287 is dated 6 July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 2 (1822–1837).

COV-287

6 July 1837 Nagpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 July 1837, Nagpore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-287) — extra

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nagpore HG 2, front (COV-287) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nagpore HG 2, extra (COV-287) — extra

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nagpore HG 2, back (COV-287) — back

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Date

6 July 1837

Description

India, Nagpore, 1837, "NAGPORE POST PAID" Circular Handstamp (Giles 2). Faint but legible red frameless strike on top flap of folded letter with manuscript "Nagpore Residency Post Office, 6th July 1837, Postage Paid 12 As" despatch docketing, addressed to Inverness, Scotland, forwarded to Edinburgh, framed "INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL" handstamp (Robertson In. 4a), two different "1/2" handstamps (one framed), two red Liverpool (Nov. 12) and Inverness (Nov. 14) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/6" rate crossed out and rerated, Very Fine, noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10096, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-287 is a Nagpore pre stamp cover of 6 July 1837 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10096.

4 images of COV-287 are recorded (extra, front, back); the Nagpore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1837.

Questions about COV-287

What is COV-287?: COV-287 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nagpore, Bombay Presidency of 6 July 1837, bearing the Nagpore HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Nagpore, 1837, "NAGPORE POST PAID" Circular Handstamp (Giles 2). Faint but legible red frameless strike on top flap of folded letter with manuscript "Nagpore Residency Post Office, 6th July 1837, Postage Paid 12 As" despatch docketing, addressed to Inverness, Scotland, forwarded to Edinburgh, framed "INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL" handstamp (Robertson In. 4a), two different "1/2" handstamps (one framed), two red Liverpool (Nov. 12) and Inverness (Nov. 14) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/6" rate crossed out and rerated, Very Fine, noted as "scarce" by Giles
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-287?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10096.
When was COV-287 posted?: COV-287 is dated 6 July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 2 (1822–1837).

About this record

This 6 July 1837 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10096.