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-85 posted?

COV-85 is dated 15 December 1810, within the recorded period of use of Cawnpore HG 2 (1810–1818).

COV-85

15 December 1810 Cawnpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 December 1810, Cawnpore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-85) — front

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Date

15 December 1810

Description

INDIA, Cawnpore, 1810, "CAWNPORE/PPd" Handstamp (Giles 2). Exceptionally bold oval strike with manuscript "11as" rate and "15 Dec. 1810" despatch date on back of folded cover, addressed to Salisbury, England, sender's directive "per Indus", red Calcutta Dec. 24 transit (Giles G2) and London Crowned Ship Letter and Aug. 30 arrival datestamps, rated "1/4" and a further "8" for a total of "2/-" due, slightly rough opening from seal removal not affecting any markings, Extremely Fine strike, used during the first year recorded by Giles

Auction

Spink

Lot 166, (Oct. 2000)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6016

Provenance

"Magnolia" Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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-85 is a Cawnpore pre stamp cover of 15 December 1810 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 Spink lot 166 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6016.

1 image of COV-85 is recorded (front); the Cawnpore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1810–1818.

Questions about COV-85

What is COV-85?: COV-85 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cawnpore, North Western Provinces of 15 December 1810, bearing the Cawnpore HG 2 handstamp in black. INDIA, Cawnpore, 1810, "CAWNPORE/PPd" Handstamp (Giles 2). Exceptionally bold oval strike with manuscript "11as" rate and "15 Dec. 1810" despatch date on back of folded cover, addressed to Salisbury, England, sender's directive "per Indus", red Calcutta Dec. 24 transit (Giles G2) and London Crowned Ship Letter and Aug. 30 arrival datestamps, rated "1/4" and a further "8" for a total of "2/-" due, slightly rough opening from seal removal not affecting any markings, Extremely Fine strike, used during the first year recorded by Giles
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-85?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 166 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6016.
When was COV-85 posted?: COV-85 is dated 15 December 1810, within the recorded period of use of Cawnpore HG 2 (1810–1818).

About this record

This 15 December 1810 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 Spink, lot 166, (Oct. 2000); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6016.