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

The census grades Sittara HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1850.

When was COV-320 posted?

COV-320 is dated 26 February 1845, within the recorded period of use of Sittara HG 1 (1842–1850).

COV-320

26 February 1845 Sittara Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 February 1845, Sittara HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-320) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Sittara HG 1, back (COV-320) — back

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Date

26 February 1845

Description

India, Sittara, 1845, "SITTARA/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "26 Feby 1845" date and "7as" rate markings on folded letter to London, England, sender's directive "Via Marseilles, Per Steamer 1st March 1845" , red "INDIA" oval handstamp, London (Apr. 4) arrival backstamps, manuscript rate markings, Very Fine, this cover was carried on the Atalanta from Bombay to Suez, then by Styx from Alexandria to Malta, and finally Acheron from Malta to Marseilles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10130, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Sittara

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Sittara 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 Sittara pre stamp cover

COV-320 is a Sittara pre stamp cover of 26 February 1845 bearing the Sittara HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Sittara postal history — the office known today as Satara, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10130.

2 images of COV-320 are recorded (front, back); the Sittara HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1850.

Questions about COV-320

What is COV-320?: COV-320 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sittara, Bombay Presidency of 26 February 1845, bearing the Sittara HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Sittara, 1845, "SITTARA/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "26 Feby 1845" date and "7as" rate markings on folded letter to London, England, sender's directive "Via Marseilles, Per Steamer 1st March 1845" , red "INDIA" oval handstamp, London (Apr. 4) arrival backstamps, manuscript rate markings, Very Fine, this cover was carried on the Atalanta from Bombay to Suez, then by Styx from Alexandria to Malta, and finally Acheron from Malta to Marseilles
How scarce is the Sittara HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Sittara HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1850.
What is the provenance of COV-320?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10130.
When was COV-320 posted?: COV-320 is dated 26 February 1845, within the recorded period of use of Sittara HG 1 (1842–1850).

About this record

This 26 February 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Sittara HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10130.