How scarce is the Jalnah HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Jalnah HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.

When was COV-1051 posted?

COV-1051 is dated 31 March 1825, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 2 (1821–1837).

COV-1051

31 March 1825 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 March 1825, Jalnah HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1051)

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Date

31 March 1825

Description

Carnp Jalnah: 1825 (31 Mar.) legal size entire that contained "Law Papers" -to Madras showing a fine strike of the very rare framed ".^rn1^rr^r,rroi, n^r, (HG unrecorded) with rate ind date alongside in rns.

Auction

Spink

Lot 60

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

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-1051 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 31 March 1825 bearing the Jalnah HG 2 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 Spink lot 60.

1 image of COV-1051 is recorded; the Jalnah HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-1051

What is COV-1051?: COV-1051 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 31 March 1825, bearing the Jalnah HG 2 handstamp in black. Carnp Jalnah: 1825 (31 Mar.) legal size entire that contained "Law Papers" -to Madras showing a fine strike of the very rare framed ".^rn1^rr^r,rroi, n^r, (HG unrecorded) with rate ind date alongside in rns.
How scarce is the Jalnah HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jalnah HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1051?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 60.
When was COV-1051 posted?: COV-1051 is dated 31 March 1825, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 2 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 31 March 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jalnah HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 60.