How scarce is the Almora HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Almora HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1834.

When was COV-2071 posted?

COV-2071 is dated 1 October 1823, within the recorded period of use of Almora HG 1 (1823–1834).

COV-2071

1 October 1823 Almora Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 October 1823, Almora HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2071)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1 October 1823

Description

Alrnora:- 1823 (1 Oct.) entire letter to London showing, on reverse, fiamed "ALMoRA r,.o/p' pd" (HG 1) just touched by Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s., fi'arned Liverpool India Ship Letter and, on face, Calcutta G.P.O. d.s. (HG SDS;. lhoto

Auction

Spink

Lot 388, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Almora

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Almora 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 Almora pre stamp cover

COV-2071 is an Almora pre stamp cover of 1 October 1823 bearing the Almora HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Almora postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 388 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2071 is recorded; the Almora HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1834.

Questions about COV-2071

What is COV-2071?: COV-2071 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Almora, North Western Provinces of 1 October 1823, bearing the Almora HG 1 handstamp in black. Alrnora:- 1823 (1 Oct.) entire letter to London showing, on reverse, fiamed "ALMoRA r,.o/p' pd" (HG 1) just touched by Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s., fi'arned Liverpool India Ship Letter and, on face, Calcutta G.P.O. d.s. (HG SDS;. lhoto
How scarce is the Almora HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Almora HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1834.
What is the provenance of COV-2071?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 388 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2071 posted?: COV-2071 is dated 1 October 1823, within the recorded period of use of Almora HG 1 (1823–1834).

About this record

This 1 October 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Almora HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 388, (Oct. 2000).