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-4061 posted?

COV-4061 is dated 6 May 1822, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 2 (1822–1837).

COV-4061

6 May 1822 Nagpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 May 1822, Nagpore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4061)

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Date

6 May 1822

Description

Postal cover from nagpore (bombay), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 6 May 1822. Note: Previously described as "B" in error. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-4061 is a Nagpore pre stamp cover of 6 May 1822 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?

Postal cover from nagpore (bombay), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 6 May 1822. Note: Previously described as "B" in error. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink.

1 image of COV-4061 is recorded; the Nagpore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1837.

Questions about COV-4061

What is COV-4061?: COV-4061 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nagpore, Bombay Presidency of 6 May 1822, bearing the Nagpore HG 2 handstamp in red. Postal cover from nagpore (bombay), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 6 May 1822. Note: Previously described as "B" in error. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-4061?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink.
When was COV-4061 posted?: COV-4061 is dated 6 May 1822, within the recorded period of use of Nagpore HG 2 (1822–1837).

About this record

This 6 May 1822 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.