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-198 posted?

COV-198 is dated 30 December 1825, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-198

30 December 1825 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 December 1825, Agra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-198) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 1, back (COV-198) — back

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Date

30 December 1825

Description

India, Agra, 1825, "AGRA/POST PAID" Double-Lined Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck with manuscript "2 as" rate marking on back of folded letter datelined Dec. 30, 1825, addressed to military surgeon as "Field Army" in Bharatpur, Very Fine strike, a scarce ex-Territorial postmark

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10005, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

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-198 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 30 December 1825 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10005.

2 images of COV-198 are recorded (front, back); the Agra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-198

What is COV-198?: COV-198 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 30 December 1825, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Agra, 1825, "AGRA/POST PAID" Double-Lined Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck with manuscript "2 as" rate marking on back of folded letter datelined Dec. 30, 1825, addressed to military surgeon as "Field Army" in Bharatpur, Very Fine strike, a scarce ex-Territorial postmark
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-198?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10005.
When was COV-198 posted?: COV-198 is dated 30 December 1825, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 30 December 1825 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10005.