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

The census grades Azimgurh HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822-25.

When was COV-351 posted?

COV-351 is dated 22 January 1824, within the recorded period of use of Azimgurh HG 1 (1822-25).

COV-351

22 January 1824 Azimgurh Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 January 1824, Azimgurh HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-351) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Azimgurh HG 1, back (COV-351) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Azimgurh HG 1, front (COV-351) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

22 January 1824

Description

India, Azimgurh, 1825, "AZIMGURH POST OFFICE/18__" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete and well-struck with manuscript "22 Jany (18) 24" date added on folded letter to "M. Clark Esqre, Assist Surgeon 1st Regt. Lt. Calvalry" in Purneah, manuscript "Post Pd 13 as" rate notation, Calcutta (Jan. 29) arrival backstamp, cover with minor edge tear at bottom, Very Fine strike, noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 116, (Sept. 2015)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10011, (Nov. 2025), — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia" Michael Manning

Same office

Other recorded marks at Azimgurh

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Azimgurh are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

View all Azimgurh marks and postal history →

About this Azimgurh pre stamp cover

COV-351 is an Azimgurh pre stamp cover of 22 January 1824 bearing the Azimgurh HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Azimgurh postal history — the office known today as Azamgarh, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 116 (Sept. 2015); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10011 (Nov. 2025).

3 images of COV-351 are recorded (front, back); the Azimgurh HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-25.

Questions about COV-351

What is COV-351?: COV-351 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Azimgurh, North Western Provinces of 22 January 1824, bearing the Azimgurh HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Azimgurh, 1825, "AZIMGURH POST OFFICE/18__" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete and well-struck with manuscript "22 Jany (18) 24" date added on folded letter to "M. Clark Esqre, Assist Surgeon 1st Regt. Lt. Calvalry" in Purneah, manuscript "Post Pd 13 as" rate notation, Calcutta (Jan. 29) arrival backstamp, cover with minor edge tear at bottom, Very Fine strike, noted as "scarce" by Giles
How scarce is the Azimgurh HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Azimgurh HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822-25.
What is the provenance of COV-351?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 116 (Sept. 2015); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10011 (Nov. 2025).
When was COV-351 posted?: COV-351 is dated 22 January 1824, within the recorded period of use of Azimgurh HG 1 (1822-25).

About this record

This 22 January 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Azimgurh HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 116, (Sept. 2015); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10011, (Nov. 2025).