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-5236 posted?

COV-5236 is dated 14 April 1823, within the recorded period of use of Allyghur HG 2 (1823–1831).

COV-5236

14 April 1823 Allyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 April 1823, Allyghur HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5236)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Allyghur HG 2, scan 2 (COV-5236)

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Date

14 April 1823

Description

India, Allyghur, 1823, "ALLYGHUR, POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Fair and complete strike with manuscript "14 Apl (18) 23" date and "1 as" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to a "Coffee House" in London, England, sender's directive "p Ecmo Meteor" , Calcutta (Apr. 24) transit and London (Oct. 21) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, small piece missing from front panel at top, otherwise Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10010, (2026)

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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-5236 is an Allyghur pre stamp cover of 14 April 1823 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10010 (2026).

2 images of COV-5236 are recorded; the Allyghur HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1831.

Questions about COV-5236

What is COV-5236?: COV-5236 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allyghur, North Western Provinces of 14 April 1823, bearing the Allyghur HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Allyghur, 1823, "ALLYGHUR, POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Fair and complete strike with manuscript "14 Apl (18) 23" date and "1 as" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to a "Coffee House" in London, England, sender's directive "p Ecmo Meteor" , Calcutta (Apr. 24) transit and London (Oct. 21) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, small piece missing from front panel at top, otherwise Very Fine
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-5236?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10010 (2026).
When was COV-5236 posted?: COV-5236 is dated 14 April 1823, within the recorded period of use of Allyghur HG 2 (1823–1831).

About this record

This 14 April 1823 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10010, (2026).