COV-551 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. 182? (31 Dec.) entire letter from Hathras to Allahabad showing "agra/post paid" framed h.s. in black (HG 1)

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.

COV-551

Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-551) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Description

182? (31 Dec.) entire letter from Hathras to Allahabad showing "agra/post paid" framed h.s. in black (HG 1)

Auction

Spink

Stamps and Covers of Asia (Sale 26014), Lot 5115, (17 June 2026)

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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-551 is an Agra pre stamp cover 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?

182? (31 Dec.) entire letter from Hathras to Allahabad showing "agra/post paid" framed h.s. in black (HG 1)

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Stamps and Covers of Asia (Sale 26014) lot 5115 (17 June 2026).

1 image of COV-551 is recorded (front); the Agra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-551

What is COV-551?: COV-551 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Agra HG 1 handstamp in black. 182? (31 Dec.) entire letter from Hathras to Allahabad showing "agra/post paid" framed h.s. in black (HG 1)
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-551?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Stamps and Covers of Asia (Sale 26014) lot 5115 (17 June 2026).

About this record

This pre-1854 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 23 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, Stamps and Covers of Asia (Sale 26014), lot 5115, (17 June 2026).