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-134 posted?

COV-134 is dated 21 June 1823, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 2 (1821–1837).

COV-134

21 June 1823 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 June 1823, Jalnah HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-134) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 2, back (COV-134) — back

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Date

21 June 1823

Description

India, Camp Jalnah, 1823, "CAMP JALNAH/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold strike with manuscript "1 Rs to Madras 21 June 1823" beside on back of folded letter to London, forwarded to Edinburgh, further manuscript forwarding notations to Bombay, framed "1/2" and "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamps (Robertson In. 1), London and Edinburgh transit and arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/3" due rate marking, Very Fine strike of this scarce marking, particularly in black

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1325, Lot 3012

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-134 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 21 June 1823 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1325 lot 3012.

2 images of COV-134 are recorded (front, back); the Jalnah HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-134

What is COV-134?: COV-134 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 21 June 1823, bearing the Jalnah HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Camp Jalnah, 1823, "CAMP JALNAH/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold strike with manuscript "1 Rs to Madras 21 June 1823" beside on back of folded letter to London, forwarded to Edinburgh, further manuscript forwarding notations to Bombay, framed "1/2" and "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamps (Robertson In. 1), London and Edinburgh transit and arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/3" due rate marking, Very Fine strike of this scarce marking, particularly in black
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-134?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1325 lot 3012.
When was COV-134 posted?: COV-134 is dated 21 June 1823, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 2 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 21 June 1823 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1325, lot 3012.