COV-1929 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of August 1838, bearing the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp in red. 1838 and 1842 native entire letters both struck with oval three line 'allahabad/ free' cachets in red (not recorded in Hammond Giles on cover); a fine pair of entire letters

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-1929 posted?

COV-1929 is dated August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 7 (1828–1848).

COV-1929

August 1838 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — August 1838, Allahabad HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1929)

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Date

August 1838

Description

1838 and 1842 native entire letters both struck with oval three line 'allahabad/ free' cachets in red (not recorded in Hammond Giles on cover); a fine pair of entire letters

Auction

Spink

24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction, Lot 5165

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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-1929 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of August 1838 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?

1838 and 1842 native entire letters both struck with oval three line 'allahabad/ free' cachets in red (not recorded in Hammond Giles on cover); a fine pair of entire letters

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction lot 5165.

1 image of COV-1929 is recorded; the Allahabad HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1848.

Questions about COV-1929

What is COV-1929?: COV-1929 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of August 1838, bearing the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp in red. 1838 and 1842 native entire letters both struck with oval three line 'allahabad/ free' cachets in red (not recorded in Hammond Giles on cover); a fine pair of entire letters
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-1929?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction lot 5165.
When was COV-1929 posted?: COV-1929 is dated August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 7 (1828–1848).

About this record

This August 1838 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 Spink, 24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction, lot 5165.