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

The census grades Surat HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831.

When was COV-323 posted?

COV-323 is dated 30 August 1831, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 1 (1831).

COV-323

30 August 1831 Surat Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 August 1831, Surat HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-323) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Surat HG 1, back (COV-323) — back

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Date

30 August 1831

Description

India, Surat, 1831, "SURAT/P. NOT/PAID" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear watery strike on back of folded letter datelined "Chandah 30th August 1831", addressed to "Residency Bhooj, Cutch" , manuscript "from Nuggur PNPd to" at top, Fine and scarce strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10133, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Surat

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Surat 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 Surat pre stamp cover

COV-323 is a Surat pre stamp cover of 30 August 1831 bearing the Surat HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Surat postal history, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10133.

2 images of COV-323 are recorded (front, back); the Surat HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1831.

Questions about COV-323

What is COV-323?: COV-323 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Surat, Bombay Presidency of 30 August 1831, bearing the Surat HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Surat, 1831, "SURAT/P. NOT/PAID" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear watery strike on back of folded letter datelined "Chandah 30th August 1831", addressed to "Residency Bhooj, Cutch" , manuscript "from Nuggur PNPd to" at top, Fine and scarce strike
How scarce is the Surat HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Surat HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831.
What is the provenance of COV-323?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10133.
When was COV-323 posted?: COV-323 is dated 30 August 1831, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 1 (1831).

About this record

This 30 August 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Surat HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10133.