COV-1243 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of July 1833, bearing the Allahabad HG 1 handstamp in red. 1833 ALLAHABAD Ptpd HG 1 in red on fl to UK paying 12 annas, with Calcutta GPO and uncommon LIVERPOOL INDIA SHIP Lr

How scarce is the Allahabad HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allahabad HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.

When was COV-1243 posted?

COV-1243 is dated July 1833, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 1 (1830–1836).

COV-1243

July 1833 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — July 1833, Allahabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1243)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1243)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1243)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1243)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1243)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 1, scan 6 (COV-1243)

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Date

July 1833

Description

1833 ALLAHABAD Ptpd HG 1 in red on fl to UK paying 12 annas, with Calcutta GPO and uncommon LIVERPOOL INDIA SHIP Lr

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 1

Same office

Other recorded marks at Allahabad

14 marks

14 other pre-1854 postal markings of Allahabad 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 Allahabad pre stamp cover

COV-1243 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of July 1833 bearing the Allahabad HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Allahabad postal history — the office known today as Prayagraj, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1833 ALLAHABAD Ptpd HG 1 in red on fl to UK paying 12 annas, with Calcutta GPO and uncommon LIVERPOOL INDIA SHIP Lr

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 1.

6 images of COV-1243 are recorded; the Allahabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1836.

Questions about COV-1243

What is COV-1243?: COV-1243 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of July 1833, bearing the Allahabad HG 1 handstamp in red. 1833 ALLAHABAD Ptpd HG 1 in red on fl to UK paying 12 annas, with Calcutta GPO and uncommon LIVERPOOL INDIA SHIP Lr
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1243?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 1.
When was COV-1243 posted?: COV-1243 is dated July 1833, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 1 (1830–1836).

About this record

This July 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 1 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 StampBay, 7, lot 1.