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

The census grades Benares HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1810–1820.

When was COV-1530 posted?

COV-1530 is dated 12 August 1811, within the recorded period of use of Benares HG 1 (1810–1820).

COV-1530

12 August 1811 Benares Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 August 1811, Benares HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1530)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Benares HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1530)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Benares HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1530)

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Date

12 August 1811

Description

1811 BENARES POSTAGE PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 9

Same office

Other recorded marks at Benares

18 marks

18 other pre-1854 postal markings of Benares 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 Benares pre stamp cover

COV-1530 is a Benares pre stamp cover of 12 August 1811 bearing the Benares HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Benares postal history — the office known today as Varanasi, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1811 BENARES POSTAGE PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 9.

3 images of COV-1530 are recorded; the Benares HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1810–1820.

Questions about COV-1530

What is COV-1530?: COV-1530 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Benares, North Western Provinces of 12 August 1811, bearing the Benares HG 1 handstamp in black. 1811 BENARES POSTAGE PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta
How scarce is the Benares HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Benares HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1810–1820.
What is the provenance of COV-1530?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 9.
When was COV-1530 posted?: COV-1530 is dated 12 August 1811, within the recorded period of use of Benares HG 1 (1810–1820).

About this record

This 12 August 1811 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Benares HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 15, lot 9.