How scarce is the Allahabad HG 8 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allahabad HG 8 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838-48.

When was COV-1928 posted?

COV-1928 is dated 17 September 1844, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 8 (1838-48).

COV-1928

17 September 1844 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 September 1844, Allahabad HG 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-1928)

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Date

17 September 1844

Description

A pair of native entire letters to the Rajah of Rewah, the first 1836/38 with red oval 'allahabad/ free' two line cachet (unrecorded in Hammond Giles) and the second 1844 bearing oval 'benares stn/ free' three line oval cachet in red; fine

Auction

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24115 - The Philatelic Collector's Series including Rhodesia Double Head and Admiral Issues from the Paul Peggie and Andrew Wilson Collections - e-Auction, Lot 5164

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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-1928 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of 17 September 1844 bearing the Allahabad HG 8 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 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 5164.

1 image of COV-1928 is recorded; the Allahabad HG 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1838-48.

Questions about COV-1928

What is COV-1928?: COV-1928 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 17 September 1844, bearing the Allahabad HG 8 handstamp in red. A pair of native entire letters to the Rajah of Rewah, the first 1836/38 with red oval 'allahabad/ free' two line cachet (unrecorded in Hammond Giles) and the second 1844 bearing oval 'benares stn/ free' three line oval cachet in red; fine
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 8 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 8 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838-48.
What is the provenance of COV-1928?: 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 5164.
When was COV-1928 posted?: COV-1928 is dated 17 September 1844, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 8 (1838-48).

About this record

This 17 September 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 8 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 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 5164.