How scarce is the Azimgurh HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Azimgurh HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840-43.

When was COV-4695 posted?

COV-4695 is dated 10 April 1843, within the recorded period of use of Azimgurh HG 4 (1840-43).

COV-4695

10 April 1843 Azimgurh Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 April 1843, Azimgurh HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-4695) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Philaindia

Date

10 April 1843

Description

1843 Entire Letter to London with on obverse manuscript rate mark and ' INDIA ' in an oval endorsed via Falmouth.On the reverse rect . "AZIMGHUR/(10th April 43)/Paid 12as."hs in red, fine strike.Minor edge fault.

Auction

Philaindia

Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction, Lot 6, (May 30, 2026)

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.

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About this Azimgurh pre stamp cover

COV-4695 is an Azimgurh pre stamp cover of 10 April 1843 bearing the Azimgurh HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Philaindia Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction lot 6 (May 30, 2026).

1 image of COV-4695 is recorded (front); the Azimgurh HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1840-43.

Questions about COV-4695

What is COV-4695?: COV-4695 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Azimgurh, North Western Provinces of 10 April 1843, bearing the Azimgurh HG 4 handstamp in red. 1843 Entire Letter to London with on obverse manuscript rate mark and ' INDIA ' in an oval endorsed via Falmouth.On the reverse rect . "AZIMGHUR/(10th April 43)/Paid 12as."hs in red, fine strike.Minor edge fault.
How scarce is the Azimgurh HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Azimgurh HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840-43.
What is the provenance of COV-4695?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction lot 6 (May 30, 2026).
When was COV-4695 posted?: COV-4695 is dated 10 April 1843, within the recorded period of use of Azimgurh HG 4 (1840-43).

About this record

This 10 April 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Azimgurh HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia, Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction, lot 6, (May 30, 2026).