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

The census grades Ajmere HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1849.

When was COV-72 posted?

COV-72 is dated 15 September 1843, within the recorded period of use of Ajmere HG 6 (1843–1849).

COV-72

15 September 1843 Ajmere Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 September 1843, Ajmere HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-72) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ajmere HG 6, back (COV-72) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

15 September 1843

Description

INDIA, Ajmere, 1843, "AJMERE/FREE" Handstamp (Unrecorded in Giles). Complete red oval handstamp with manuscript "15 Sept. 43" date added on back of folded cover to Lieutenant in Nuseerabad, manuscript "P Service" and countersigned, red "NUSEERABAD/184 September 16/FREE" three-line oval arrival datestamp (unrecorded in Giles), slight cover fold affecting Ajmere strike and slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine strikes, a rare combination of markings, both are not recorded by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6001

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Ajmere

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Ajmere 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 Ajmere pre stamp cover

COV-72 is an Ajmere pre stamp cover of 15 September 1843 bearing the Ajmere HG 6 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Ajmere postal history — the office known today as Ajmer, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6001.

2 images of COV-72 are recorded (front, back); the Ajmere HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1849.

Questions about COV-72

What is COV-72?: COV-72 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ajmere, North Western Provinces of 15 September 1843, bearing the Ajmere HG 6 handstamp in red. INDIA, Ajmere, 1843, "AJMERE/FREE" Handstamp (Unrecorded in Giles). Complete red oval handstamp with manuscript "15 Sept. 43" date added on back of folded cover to Lieutenant in Nuseerabad, manuscript "P Service" and countersigned, red "NUSEERABAD/184 September 16/FREE" three-line oval arrival datestamp (unrecorded in Giles), slight cover fold affecting Ajmere strike and slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine strikes, a rare combination of markings, both are not recorded by Giles
How scarce is the Ajmere HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ajmere HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-72?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6001.
When was COV-72 posted?: COV-72 is dated 15 September 1843, within the recorded period of use of Ajmere HG 6 (1843–1849).

About this record

This 15 September 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ajmere HG 6 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6001.