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

The census grades Agra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-1906 posted?

COV-1906 is dated 26 November 1826, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-1906

26 November 1826 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 November 1826, Agra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1906)

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Date

26 November 1826

Description

x India Early Letters and Handstamps 1826 (26 Nov.) entire letter from Agra to Calcutta showing, on reverse across join, a good strike of the double-lined framed "agra/post paid" h.s. (HG1) with red arrival d.s. alongside.

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8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia, Lot 508

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Other recorded marks at Agra

22 marks

22 other pre-1854 postal markings of Agra 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 Agra pre stamp cover

COV-1906 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 26 November 1826 bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Agra postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia lot 508.

1 image of COV-1906 is recorded; the Agra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-1906

What is COV-1906?: COV-1906 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 26 November 1826, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. x India Early Letters and Handstamps 1826 (26 Nov.) entire letter from Agra to Calcutta showing, on reverse across join, a good strike of the double-lined framed "agra/post paid" h.s. (HG1) with red arrival d.s. alongside.
How scarce is the Agra HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Agra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1906?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia lot 508.
When was COV-1906 posted?: COV-1906 is dated 26 November 1826, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 26 November 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Agra HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 22 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia, lot 508.