How scarce is the Allyghur HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allyghur HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1831.

When was COV-200 posted?

COV-200 is dated 22 December 1830, within the recorded period of use of Allyghur HG 2 (1823–1831).

COV-200

22 December 1830 Allyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 December 1830, Allyghur HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-200) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allyghur HG 2, back (COV-200) — back

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Date

22 December 1830

Description

India, Allyghur, 1830, "ALLYGHUR, POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Excellent and bold strike with manuscript "22 Dec (18) 30" date and "8" (annas) rate on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red "PM" handstamp, Calcutta arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine strike

Auction

Spink

Lot 154, (Oct. 2000)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10007, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia" Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Allyghur

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Allyghur 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 Allyghur pre stamp cover

COV-200 is an Allyghur pre stamp cover of 22 December 1830 bearing the Allyghur HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Allyghur postal history — the office known today as Aligarh, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 154 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10007.

2 images of COV-200 are recorded (front, back); the Allyghur HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1831.

Questions about COV-200

What is COV-200?: COV-200 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allyghur, North Western Provinces of 22 December 1830, bearing the Allyghur HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Allyghur, 1830, "ALLYGHUR, POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Excellent and bold strike with manuscript "22 Dec (18) 30" date and "8" (annas) rate on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red "PM" handstamp, Calcutta arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine strike
How scarce is the Allyghur HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allyghur HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1831.
What is the provenance of COV-200?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 154 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10007.
When was COV-200 posted?: COV-200 is dated 22 December 1830, within the recorded period of use of Allyghur HG 2 (1823–1831).

About this record

This 22 December 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allyghur HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 154, (Oct. 2000); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10007.