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-928 posted?

COV-928 is dated 15 December 1842, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 5 (1837–1850).

COV-928

15 December 1842 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 December 1842, Agra HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-928)

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Date

15 December 1842

Description

1842 (Dec 15): Cover from Agra addressed to Major Roberts of the Horse Artillery at Camp Ferosepore, after the retreat from Afghanistan, struck on reverse with fine framed "Agra / Bearing" datestamp on reverse (6 annas). A scarce entire to this isolated Camp.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

173-176 Auction, Lot 1212

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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-928 is an Agra pre stamp cover of 15 December 1842 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 173-176 Auction lot 1212.

1 image of COV-928 is recorded; the Agra HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1850.

Questions about COV-928

What is COV-928?: COV-928 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of 15 December 1842, bearing the Agra HG 5 handstamp in black. 1842 (Dec 15): Cover from Agra addressed to Major Roberts of the Horse Artillery at Camp Ferosepore, after the retreat from Afghanistan, struck on reverse with fine framed "Agra / Bearing" datestamp on reverse (6 annas). A scarce entire to this isolated Camp.
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-928?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 173-176 Auction lot 1212.
When was COV-928 posted?: COV-928 is dated 15 December 1842, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 5 (1837–1850).

About this record

This 15 December 1842 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 Corinphila Auctions, 173-176 Auction, lot 1212.