How scarce is the Allahabad HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allahabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1843.

When was COV-199 posted?

COV-199 is dated 2 July 1839, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 4 (1837–1843).

COV-199

2 July 1839 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 July 1839, Allahabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-199) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 4, back (COV-199) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

2 July 1839

Description

India, Allahabad, 1839, "ALLAHABAD/1839 July 2/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 4). Bold strike with manuscript "10 as" rate marking on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "PM" handstamp, Calcutta G.P.O. (Jul. 9) arrival backstamp, mild file fold thru Allahabad marking, still Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10006, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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-199 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of 2 July 1839 bearing the Allahabad HG 4 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 9020 lot 10006.

2 images of COV-199 are recorded (front, back); the Allahabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1843.

Questions about COV-199

What is COV-199?: COV-199 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 2 July 1839, bearing the Allahabad HG 4 handstamp in red. India, Allahabad, 1839, "ALLAHABAD/1839 July 2/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 4). Bold strike with manuscript "10 as" rate marking on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "PM" handstamp, Calcutta G.P.O. (Jul. 9) arrival backstamp, mild file fold thru Allahabad marking, still Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1843.
What is the provenance of COV-199?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10006.
When was COV-199 posted?: COV-199 is dated 2 July 1839, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 4 (1837–1843).

About this record

This 2 July 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 4 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 9020, lot 10006.