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

The census grades Cawnpore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1810–1818.

When was COV-226 posted?

COV-226 is dated 20 January 1818, within the recorded period of use of Cawnpore HG 2 (1810–1818).

COV-226

20 January 1818 Cawnpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 January 1818, Cawnpore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-226) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Cawnpore HG 2, back (COV-226) — back

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Date

20 January 1818

Description

India, Cawnpore, 1818, "CAWNPORE/PPd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Faint but mostly complete strike with manuscript rate marking and "20 Janvy 1818" date on back of folded letter to Major Auburey in Camp, cover with slightly trace of toning and small ink erosion spot on back panel, otherwise Fine and scarce strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10033, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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Other recorded marks at Cawnpore

19 marks

19 other pre-1854 postal markings of Cawnpore 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 Cawnpore pre stamp cover

COV-226 is a Cawnpore pre stamp cover of 20 January 1818 bearing the Cawnpore HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Cawnpore postal history — the office known today as Kanpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10033.

2 images of COV-226 are recorded (front, back); the Cawnpore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1810–1818.

Questions about COV-226

What is COV-226?: COV-226 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cawnpore, North Western Provinces of 20 January 1818, bearing the Cawnpore HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Cawnpore, 1818, "CAWNPORE/PPd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Faint but mostly complete strike with manuscript rate marking and "20 Janvy 1818" date on back of folded letter to Major Auburey in Camp, cover with slightly trace of toning and small ink erosion spot on back panel, otherwise Fine and scarce strike
How scarce is the Cawnpore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cawnpore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1810–1818.
What is the provenance of COV-226?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10033.
When was COV-226 posted?: COV-226 is dated 20 January 1818, within the recorded period of use of Cawnpore HG 2 (1810–1818).

About this record

This 20 January 1818 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cawnpore HG 2 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10033.