COV-1878 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 23 January 1844, bearing the Agra HG 5 handstamp in black. 1844 (23 Jan.) "Bearing" entire letter, headed "Camp before Gwalior", to Surgeon Clark at Agra and showing boxed arrival datestamp on reverse

How scarce is the Agra HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Agra HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1850.

When was COV-1878 posted?

COV-1878 is dated 23 January 1844, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 5 (1837–1850).

COV-1878

23 January 1844 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 January 1844, Agra HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-1878)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

23 January 1844

Description

1844 (23 Jan.) "Bearing" entire letter, headed "Camp before Gwalior", to Surgeon Clark at Agra and showing boxed arrival datestamp on reverse

Auction

Spink

13021 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part I., Lot 21

Provenance

Medina

Same office

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-1878 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 23 January 1844 bearing the Agra HG 5 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Agra postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1844 (23 Jan.) "Bearing" entire letter, headed "Camp before Gwalior", to Surgeon Clark at Agra and showing boxed arrival datestamp on reverse

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13021 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part I. lot 21.

1 image of COV-1878 is recorded; the Agra HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1850.

Questions about COV-1878

What is COV-1878?: COV-1878 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 23 January 1844, bearing the Agra HG 5 handstamp in black. 1844 (23 Jan.) "Bearing" entire letter, headed "Camp before Gwalior", to Surgeon Clark at Agra and showing boxed arrival datestamp on reverse
How scarce is the Agra HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Agra HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1850.
What is the provenance of COV-1878?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13021 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part I. lot 21.
When was COV-1878 posted?: COV-1878 is dated 23 January 1844, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 5 (1837–1850).

About this record

This 23 January 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Agra HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 13021 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part I., lot 21.