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-443 posted?

COV-443 is dated 14 September 1841, within the recorded period of use of Nowgaum HG 2 (1841–1844).

COV-443

14 September 1841 Nowgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 September 1841, Nowgaum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-443) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nowgaum HG 2, back (COV-443) — back

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Date

14 September 1841

Description

India, Nowgaum, 1841, "NOWGAUM/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold strike with manuscript "14 Sept 1841" date and "6 as" rate added on back of folded letter to Ooty in "Nilgherry Hills" , faint strike of Ootacamund Bearing (Giles 5) arrival datestamp, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10104, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-443 is a Nowgaum pre stamp cover of 14 September 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 9042 lot 10104.

2 images of COV-443 are recorded (front, back); the Nowgaum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1844.

Questions about COV-443

What is COV-443?: COV-443 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nowgaum, Madras Presidency of 14 September 1841, bearing the Nowgaum HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Nowgaum, 1841, "NOWGAUM/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold strike with manuscript "14 Sept 1841" date and "6 as" rate added on back of folded letter to Ooty in "Nilgherry Hills" , faint strike of Ootacamund Bearing (Giles 5) arrival datestamp, Very Fine strike
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-443?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10104.
When was COV-443 posted?: COV-443 is dated 14 September 1841, within the recorded period of use of Nowgaum HG 2 (1841–1844).

About this record

This 14 September 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 9042, lot 10104.