COV-1371 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of October 1841, bearing the Agra HG 6 handstamp in red. 18?? AGRA Paid Giles 6 on part folded letter to Malta - scarce destination

How scarce is the Agra HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Agra HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.

When was COV-1371 posted?

COV-1371 is dated October 1841, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 6 (1838–1849).

COV-1371

October 1841 Agra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — October 1841, Agra HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-1371)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Agra HG 6, scan 2 (COV-1371)

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Date

October 1841

Description

18?? AGRA Paid Giles 6 on part folded letter to Malta - scarce destination

Auction

StampBay

9, Lot 3

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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-1371 is an Agra pre stamp cover of October 1841 bearing the Agra HG 6 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Agra postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

18?? AGRA Paid Giles 6 on part folded letter to Malta - scarce destination

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 3.

2 images of COV-1371 are recorded; the Agra HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1849.

Questions about COV-1371

What is COV-1371?: COV-1371 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Agra, North Western Provinces of October 1841, bearing the Agra HG 6 handstamp in red. 18?? AGRA Paid Giles 6 on part folded letter to Malta - scarce destination
How scarce is the Agra HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Agra HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-1371?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 3.
When was COV-1371 posted?: COV-1371 is dated October 1841, within the recorded period of use of Agra HG 6 (1838–1849).

About this record

This October 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Agra HG 6 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 9, lot 3.