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

The census grades Jalnah HG 1 as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829.

When was COV-421 posted?

COV-421 is dated 20 April 1829, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 1 (1829).

COV-421

20 April 1829 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 April 1829, Jalnah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-421) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 1, back (COV-421) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

20 April 1829

Description

India, Jalnah, 1829, "CAMP JALNAH/POST FREE" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike on small piece only (not cover) with manuscript "20th April 1829" date beside, Very Fine strike, this is the only recorded example of this marking known and indicated as such in Giles, ex Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10082, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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Other recorded marks at Jalnah

5 marks

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

COV-421 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 20 April 1829 bearing the Jalnah HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Jalnah postal history — the office known today as Jalna, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10082.

2 images of COV-421 are recorded (front, back); the Jalnah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1829.

Questions about COV-421

What is COV-421?: COV-421 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 20 April 1829, bearing the Jalnah HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Jalnah, 1829, "CAMP JALNAH/POST FREE" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike on small piece only (not cover) with manuscript "20th April 1829" date beside, Very Fine strike, this is the only recorded example of this marking known and indicated as such in Giles, ex Giles
How scarce is the Jalnah HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jalnah HG 1 as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829.
What is the provenance of COV-421?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10082.
When was COV-421 posted?: COV-421 is dated 20 April 1829, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 1 (1829).

About this record

This 20 April 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jalnah HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 1 example recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10082.