How scarce is the Barelly HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Barelly HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1854.

When was COV-2323 posted?

COV-2323 is dated 3 May 1838, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 3 (1838–1854).

COV-2323

3 May 1838 Barelly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 May 1838, Barelly HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2323) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 3, back (COV-2323) — back

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Date

3 May 1838

Description

BAREILY DATESTAMP & BLACK INDIA OVAL; 3 May 1838 EL (crosswritten) 'by First Steamer/via Bombay' and 'Post Paid to Bombay' to England with framed "BAREILY/[DATE]/Paid" d.s. on rear in purple - only known in 1838 with oval "INDIA" h.s. in black on front also only known for nine months, prior to being used in red. Scarce combination of marks. Fine. Cross Reference: INCOMING OVERSEAS MAIL

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History, (2nd Mar 2022)

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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-2323 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 3 May 1838 bearing the Barelly HG 3 handstamp, struck in purple, 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History (2nd Mar 2022).

2 images of COV-2323 are recorded (front, back); the Barelly HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1854.

Questions about COV-2323

What is COV-2323?: COV-2323 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 3 May 1838, bearing the Barelly HG 3 handstamp in purple. BAREILY DATESTAMP & BLACK INDIA OVAL; 3 May 1838 EL (crosswritten) 'by First Steamer/via Bombay' and 'Post Paid to Bombay' to England with framed "BAREILY/[DATE]/Paid" d.s. on rear in purple - only known in 1838 with oval "INDIA" h.s. in black on front also only known for nine months, prior to being used in red. Scarce combination of marks. Fine. Cross Reference: INCOMING OVERSEAS MAIL
How scarce is the Barelly HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-2323?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History (2nd Mar 2022).
When was COV-2323 posted?: COV-2323 is dated 3 May 1838, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 3 (1838–1854).

About this record

This 3 May 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 3 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History, (2nd Mar 2022).