How scarce is the Allahabad HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allahabad HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1850.

When was COV-347 posted?

COV-347 is dated 8 June 1845, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 5 (1844–1850).

COV-347

8 June 1845 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 June 1845, Allahabad HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-347) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 5, back (COV-347) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

8 June 1845

Description

India, Allahabad, 1845, "ALAHABAD/184_ JUNE 8/PAID" Framed Datestamp (Giles 5). Exceptionally bold strike in red with manuscript "6" rate added on back of cover to Calcutta, framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Jun. 14) arrival backstamp, accompanied by original contents, Extremely Fine strike, the Allahabad strike is earlier than that recorded in Giles (1846-50)

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10007, — 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-347 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of 8 June 1845 bearing the Allahabad HG 5 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 10007.

2 images of COV-347 are recorded (front, back); the Allahabad HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1844–1850.

Questions about COV-347

What is COV-347?: COV-347 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 8 June 1845, bearing the Allahabad HG 5 handstamp in red. India, Allahabad, 1845, "ALAHABAD/184_ JUNE 8/PAID" Framed Datestamp (Giles 5). Exceptionally bold strike in red with manuscript "6" rate added on back of cover to Calcutta, framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Jun. 14) arrival backstamp, accompanied by original contents, Extremely Fine strike, the Allahabad strike is earlier than that recorded in Giles (1846-50)
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1850.
What is the provenance of COV-347?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10007.
When was COV-347 posted?: COV-347 is dated 8 June 1845, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 5 (1844–1850).

About this record

This 8 June 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 5 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 10007.