COV-1601 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 16 January 1854, bearing the Agra HG 15 handstamp in red. 1854 AGRA Service Giles 15 on Soldier''s Concessionary Rate folded letter datelined Agra, 16th January 1854, endorsed From No. 2025 J. Longshuth, H.M.S. 15th Regiment Foot

How scarce is the Agra HG 15 mark on this cover?

The census grades Agra HG 15 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852–1854.

When was COV-1601 posted?

COV-1601 is dated 16 January 1854, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 15 (1852–1854).

COV-1601

16 January 1854 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 January 1854, Agra HG 15 handstruck folded letter (COV-1601)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 15, scan 2 (COV-1601)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 15, scan 3 (COV-1601)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 15, scan 4 (COV-1601)

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Date

16 January 1854

Description

1854 AGRA Service Giles 15 on Soldier''s Concessionary Rate folded letter datelined Agra, 16th January 1854, endorsed From No. 2025 J. Longshuth, H.M.S. 15th Regiment Foot

Auction

StampBay

Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive, Lot 4, (August 29 2026)

StampBay

19, Lot 3

Provenance

Ex Magnolia

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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-1601 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 16 January 1854 bearing the Agra HG 15 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Agra postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1854 AGRA Service Giles 15 on Soldier''s Concessionary Rate folded letter datelined Agra, 16th January 1854, endorsed From No. 2025 J. Longshuth, H.M.S. 15th Regiment Foot

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive lot 4 (August 29 2026); and StampBay 19 lot 3.

4 images of COV-1601 are recorded; the Agra HG 15 mark itself is recorded in use 1852–1854.

Questions about COV-1601

What is COV-1601?: COV-1601 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 16 January 1854, bearing the Agra HG 15 handstamp in red. 1854 AGRA Service Giles 15 on Soldier''s Concessionary Rate folded letter datelined Agra, 16th January 1854, endorsed From No. 2025 J. Longshuth, H.M.S. 15th Regiment Foot
How scarce is the Agra HG 15 mark on this cover?: The census grades Agra HG 15 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-1601?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive lot 4 (August 29 2026); and StampBay 19 lot 3.
When was COV-1601 posted?: COV-1601 is dated 16 January 1854, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 15 (1852–1854).

About this record

This 16 January 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Agra HG 15 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive, lot 4, (August 29 2026); StampBay, 19, lot 3.