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Census record COV-2458 is a 29 July 1826 pre-stamp cover of British India bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded.
Date
29 July 1826
Description
1826 Agra – Calcutta inland entire, with Agra Giles 1 "AGRA/POST PAID" despatch handstamp, date "29 July" & rate "Rs1 – As12" (paid 28A comprising 14A × 2 as 2nd weight step letter weighing between 1–2 Tolah) applied in manuscript. At Calcutta, Giles G8 "CALCUTTA/G.P.O./12 AG 12/1826" & "AM" receipt & time marks applied prior to delivery. Addressed to Lt. Joseph Ousley at Writers' Buildings, Calcutta.