COV-4189 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 9 September 1837, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. 1837 :H.G.4: Entire letter from AGRA [9 Sept.] to CALCUTTA.

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-4189 posted?

COV-4189 is dated 9 September 1837, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-4189

9 September 1837 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 September 1837, Agra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-4189) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Date

9 September 1837

Description

1837 :H.G.4: Entire letter from AGRA [9 Sept.] to CALCUTTA.

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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-4189 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 9 September 1837 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?

1837 :H.G.4: Entire letter from AGRA [9 Sept.] to CALCUTTA.

1 image of COV-4189 is recorded (front); the Agra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-4189

What is COV-4189?: COV-4189 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 9 September 1837, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. 1837 :H.G.4: Entire letter from AGRA [9 Sept.] to CALCUTTA.
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-4189 posted?: COV-4189 is dated 9 September 1837, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 9 September 1837 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.