COV-3043 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 14 May 1849, bearing the Agra HG 11 handstamp in red. Postal cover from agra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 14 May 1849. Note: Close set "AGRA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Agra HG 11 mark on this cover?

The census grades Agra HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1851.

When was COV-3043 posted?

COV-3043 is dated 14 May 1849, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 11 (1845–1851).

COV-3043

14 May 1849 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 May 1849, Agra HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-3043) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

14 May 1849

Description

Postal cover from agra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 14 May 1849. Note: Close set "AGRA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Agra

21 marks

21 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-3043 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 14 May 1849 bearing the Agra HG 11 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Agra postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from agra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 14 May 1849. Note: Close set "AGRA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-3043 is recorded (front); the Agra HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1851.

Questions about COV-3043

What is COV-3043?: COV-3043 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 14 May 1849, bearing the Agra HG 11 handstamp in red. Postal cover from agra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 14 May 1849. Note: Close set "AGRA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Agra HG 11 mark on this cover?: The census grades Agra HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-3043?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-3043 posted?: COV-3043 is dated 14 May 1849, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 11 (1845–1851).

About this record

This 14 May 1849 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Agra HG 11 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.