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-2069 posted?

COV-2069 is dated 19 January 1826, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-2069

19 January 1826 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 January 1826, Agra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2069)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

19 January 1826

Description

Agra:1826 (19Jan.) entire letter ex the same correspondence as last showing, on reverse, generally fine "acna/posr rato" (HG 1); the contents refer to the capture of Bhurtpore on the previous day. Also large front signed "Comhennerc". Photo

Auction

Spink

Lot 384, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-2069 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 19 January 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 lot 384 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2069 is recorded; the Agra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-2069

What is COV-2069?: COV-2069 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 19 January 1826, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. Agra:1826 (19Jan.) entire letter ex the same correspondence as last showing, on reverse, generally fine "acna/posr rato" (HG 1); the contents refer to the capture of Bhurtpore on the previous day. Also large front signed "Comhennerc". Photo
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-2069?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 384 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2069 posted?: COV-2069 is dated 19 January 1826, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 19 January 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, lot 384, (Oct. 2000).