COV-1373 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 22 December 1844, bearing the Allahabad HG 4b handstamp in red. 1844 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 4b (late usage) on fl to London via Calcutta and Southampton, with boxed G.P.O. Giles G14, oval INDIA and London arrival

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

The census grades Allahabad HG 4b as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1844.

When was COV-1373 posted?

COV-1373 is dated 22 December 1844, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 4b (1838–1844).

COV-1373

22 December 1844 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 December 1844, Allahabad HG 4b handstruck folded letter (COV-1373)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 4b, scan 2 (COV-1373)

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Date

22 December 1844

Description

1844 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 4b (late usage) on fl to London via Calcutta and Southampton, with boxed G.P.O. Giles G14, oval INDIA and London arrival

Auction

StampBay

9, Lot 5

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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-1373 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of 22 December 1844 bearing the Allahabad HG 4b 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?

1844 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 4b (late usage) on fl to London via Calcutta and Southampton, with boxed G.P.O. Giles G14, oval INDIA and London arrival

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 5.

2 images of COV-1373 are recorded; the Allahabad HG 4b mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1844.

Questions about COV-1373

What is COV-1373?: COV-1373 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 22 December 1844, bearing the Allahabad HG 4b handstamp in red. 1844 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 4b (late usage) on fl to London via Calcutta and Southampton, with boxed G.P.O. Giles G14, oval INDIA and London arrival
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 4b mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 4b as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1844.
What is the provenance of COV-1373?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 5.
When was COV-1373 posted?: COV-1373 is dated 22 December 1844, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 4b (1838–1844).

About this record

This 22 December 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 4b handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 9, lot 5.