How scarce is the Rajkote HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rajkote HG 4 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1844.

When was COV-305 posted?

COV-305 is dated 1 August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Rajkote HG 4 (1838–1844).

COV-305

1 August 1838 Rajkote HG 4 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 August 1838, Rajkote HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-305) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rajkote HG 4, back (COV-305) — back

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Date

1 August 1838

Description

India, Rajkote, 1838, "RAJKOTE/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Strong strike with manuscript "1 August 1838" date and "5 A" rate added on back of folded letter to Deesa, Very Fine strike of this scarce marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10114, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Rajkote

5 marks

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

COV-305 is a Rajkote pre stamp cover of 1 August 1838 bearing the Rajkote HG 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Rajkote postal history — the office known today as Rajkot, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10114.

2 images of COV-305 are recorded (front, back); the Rajkote HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1844.

Questions about COV-305

What is COV-305?: COV-305 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajkote, Bombay Presidency of 1 August 1838, bearing the Rajkote HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Rajkote, 1838, "RAJKOTE/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Strong strike with manuscript "1 August 1838" date and "5 A" rate added on back of folded letter to Deesa, Very Fine strike of this scarce marking
How scarce is the Rajkote HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rajkote HG 4 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1844.
What is the provenance of COV-305?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10114.
When was COV-305 posted?: COV-305 is dated 1 August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Rajkote HG 4 (1838–1844).

About this record

This 1 August 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rajkote HG 4 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10114.