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-344 posted?

COV-344 is dated 12 December 1825, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-344

12 December 1825 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 December 1825, Agra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-344) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 1, back (COV-344) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

12 December 1825

Description

India, Agra, 1825, "AGRA/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "2a" rate added on back of folded letter datelined "Custom House, 12th Dec. 1825", addressed to "H. Clark Esqre, Assist Surgeon 36th Regt. N.I, Grand Camp" , cover with minor edgewear, Very Fine and scarce ex-Territorial postal marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10004, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-344 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 12 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 9042 lot 10004.

2 images of COV-344 are recorded (front, back); the Agra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-344

What is COV-344?: COV-344 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 12 December 1825, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Agra, 1825, "AGRA/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "2a" rate added on back of folded letter datelined "Custom House, 12th Dec. 1825", addressed to "H. Clark Esqre, Assist Surgeon 36th Regt. N.I, Grand Camp" , cover with minor edgewear, Very Fine and scarce ex-Territorial postal marking
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-344?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10004.
When was COV-344 posted?: COV-344 is dated 12 December 1825, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 12 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 9042, lot 10004.