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

The census grades Nowgaum HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1844.

When was COV-296 posted?

COV-296 is dated 16 May 1841, within the recorded period of use of Nowgaum HG 2 (1841–1844).

COV-296

16 May 1841 Nowgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 May 1841, Nowgaum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-296) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nowgaum HG 2, back (COV-296) — back

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Date

16 May 1841

Description

India, Nowgaum, 1841, "NOWGAUM/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Exceptionally well-struck with manuscript "16 May 1841" date and "12 as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Kotirgherry, red Madras G.P.O. (May 24) transit and "KOTIRGHERY/Bearing" framed handstamp (Giles 2) with manuscript "28 May 41" date added, small piece missing from opening (just affecting frame of Nowgaum marking), Very Fine, both the Nowgaum and Kotirghery markings are quite scarce, even more so together on one cover

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10105, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Nowgaum

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Nowgaum is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Nowgaum HG 1handstampRed1841-54

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About this Nowgaum pre stamp cover

COV-296 is a Nowgaum pre stamp cover of 16 May 1841 bearing the Nowgaum HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Nowgaum postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10105.

2 images of COV-296 are recorded (front, back); the Nowgaum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1844.

Questions about COV-296

What is COV-296?: COV-296 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nowgaum, Madras Presidency of 16 May 1841, bearing the Nowgaum HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Nowgaum, 1841, "NOWGAUM/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Exceptionally well-struck with manuscript "16 May 1841" date and "12 as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Kotirgherry, red Madras G.P.O. (May 24) transit and "KOTIRGHERY/Bearing" framed handstamp (Giles 2) with manuscript "28 May 41" date added, small piece missing from opening (just affecting frame of Nowgaum marking), Very Fine, both the Nowgaum and Kotirghery markings are quite scarce, even more so together on one cover
How scarce is the Nowgaum HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nowgaum HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1844.
What is the provenance of COV-296?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10105.
When was COV-296 posted?: COV-296 is dated 16 May 1841, within the recorded period of use of Nowgaum HG 2 (1841–1844).

About this record

This 16 May 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nowgaum HG 2 handstamp of the Madras 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 10105.