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

The census grades Sittara HG 1b as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1855–1858.

When was COV-2782 posted?

COV-2782 is dated 10 July 1855, within the recorded period of use of Sittara HG 1b (1855–1858).

COV-2782

10 July 1855 Sittara HG 1b Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 July 1855, Sittara HG 1b handstruck folded letter (COV-2782) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

10 July 1855

Description

JC TYPE 1: 1855 (Jul 10) Wrapper from Sattara to Ahmednuggur with 1854 1/2a blue, touched, tied by type 1 dotted lozenge (8×8 large square dots), reverse with Sattara box « Paid. » ds (unrecorded by Giles), missing a sideflap and minor toning to stamp

Auction

David Feldman

May 2014 Auction Series, Lot 20246, (26 May 2014)

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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-2782 is a Sittara pre stamp cover of 10 July 1855 bearing the Sittara HG 1b 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 David Feldman May 2014 Auction Series lot 20246 (26 May 2014).

1 image of COV-2782 is recorded (front); the Sittara HG 1b mark itself is recorded in use 1855–1858.

Questions about COV-2782

What is COV-2782?: COV-2782 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sittara, Bombay Presidency of 10 July 1855, bearing the Sittara HG 1b handstamp in red. JC TYPE 1: 1855 (Jul 10) Wrapper from Sattara to Ahmednuggur with 1854 1/2a blue, touched, tied by type 1 dotted lozenge (8×8 large square dots), reverse with Sattara box « Paid. » ds (unrecorded by Giles), missing a sideflap and minor toning to stamp
How scarce is the Sittara HG 1b mark on this cover?: The census grades Sittara HG 1b as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1855–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-2782?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman May 2014 Auction Series lot 20246 (26 May 2014).
When was COV-2782 posted?: COV-2782 is dated 10 July 1855, within the recorded period of use of Sittara HG 1b (1855–1858).

About this record

This 10 July 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Sittara HG 1b handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, May 2014 Auction Series, lot 20246, (26 May 2014).