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

The census grades Surat HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1852.

When was COV-325 posted?

COV-325 is dated 9 November 1841, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 4 (1841–1852).

COV-325

9 November 1841 Surat Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 November 1841, Surat HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-325) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Surat HG 4, back (COV-325) — back

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Date

9 November 1841

Description

India, Surat, 1841, "SURAT/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold strike with manuscript "9 November 1841" date and "2 ans" rate markings on folded letter to Bombay, Very Fine, this strike is rarely found this well-struck

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10135, — 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-325 is a Surat pre stamp cover of 9 November 1841 bearing the Surat HG 4 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 10135.

2 images of COV-325 are recorded (front, back); the Surat HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1852.

Questions about COV-325

What is COV-325?: COV-325 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Surat, Bombay Presidency of 9 November 1841, bearing the Surat HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Surat, 1841, "SURAT/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold strike with manuscript "9 November 1841" date and "2 ans" rate markings on folded letter to Bombay, Very Fine, this strike is rarely found this well-struck
How scarce is the Surat HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Surat HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-325?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10135.
When was COV-325 posted?: COV-325 is dated 9 November 1841, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 4 (1841–1852).

About this record

This 9 November 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Surat HG 4 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 10135.