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

The census grades Barelly HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.

When was COV-356 posted?

COV-356 is dated 9 November 1832, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 2 (1824–1837).

COV-356

9 November 1832 Barelly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 November 1832, Barelly HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-356) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 2, back (COV-356) — back

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Date

9 November 1832

Description

India, Barelly, 1832, "BARELLY/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Mostly clear watery strike in violet on back of folded letter datelined "Camp Buduyour, near Barelly 9th Nov. 1832" , addressed to London, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Calcutta (Nov. 24) transit and London (Apr. 18) arrival backstamps, Fine and scarce strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10016, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Barelly

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Barelly 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 Barelly pre stamp cover

COV-356 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 9 November 1832 bearing the Barelly HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Barelly postal history — the office known today as Bareilly, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10016.

2 images of COV-356 are recorded (front, back); the Barelly HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-356

What is COV-356?: COV-356 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 9 November 1832, bearing the Barelly HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Barelly, 1832, "BARELLY/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Mostly clear watery strike in violet on back of folded letter datelined "Camp Buduyour, near Barelly 9th Nov. 1832" , addressed to London, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Calcutta (Nov. 24) transit and London (Apr. 18) arrival backstamps, Fine and scarce strike
How scarce is the Barelly HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-356?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10016.
When was COV-356 posted?: COV-356 is dated 9 November 1832, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 2 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 9 November 1832 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10016.