COV-1409 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of April 1828, bearing the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp in red. 1828 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 7 trisected red oval on folded entire

How scarce is the Allahabad HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allahabad HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1848.

When was COV-1409 posted?

COV-1409 is dated April 1828, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 7 (1828–1848).

COV-1409

April 1828 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — April 1828, Allahabad HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1409)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allahabad HG 7, scan 2 (COV-1409)

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Date

April 1828

Description

1828 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 7 trisected red oval on folded entire

Auction

StampBay

11, Lot 2

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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-1409 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of April 1828 bearing the Allahabad HG 7 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?

1828 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 7 trisected red oval on folded entire

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 2.

2 images of COV-1409 are recorded; the Allahabad HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1848.

Questions about COV-1409

What is COV-1409?: COV-1409 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of April 1828, bearing the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp in red. 1828 ALLAHABAD FREE Giles 7 trisected red oval on folded entire
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-1409?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 2.
When was COV-1409 posted?: COV-1409 is dated April 1828, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 7 (1828–1848).

About this record

This April 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 11, lot 2.