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-346 posted?

COV-346 is dated 20 February 1830, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 1 (1830–1836).

COV-346

20 February 1830 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 February 1830, Allahabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-346) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 1, back (COV-346) — back

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Date

20 February 1830

Description

India, Allahabad, 1830, "ALLAHABAD/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Blurry but legible strike in red with manuscript "1 R 3½ As" rate and "20th July (18) 30" date added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Jul. 27) arrival backstamp, cover with overall toning, accompanied by transcription of letter, still Fine, an early and scarce strike from Allahabad

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10006, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-346 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of 20 February 1830 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10006.

2 images of COV-346 are recorded (front, back); the Allahabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1836.

Questions about COV-346

What is COV-346?: COV-346 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 20 February 1830, bearing the Allahabad HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Allahabad, 1830, "ALLAHABAD/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Blurry but legible strike in red with manuscript "1 R 3½ As" rate and "20th July (18) 30" date added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Jul. 27) arrival backstamp, cover with overall toning, accompanied by transcription of letter, still Fine, an early and scarce strike from Allahabad
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-346?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10006.
When was COV-346 posted?: COV-346 is dated 20 February 1830, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 1 (1830–1836).

About this record

This 20 February 1830 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10006.