How scarce is the Cawnpore HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Cawnpore HG 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1837.

When was COV-5630 posted?

COV-5630 is dated 29 October 1837, within the recorded period of use of Cawnpore HG 6 (1834–1837).

COV-5630

29 October 1837 Cawnpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 October 1837, Cawnpore HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-5630)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Cawnpore HG 6, scan 2 (COV-5630)

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Date

29 October 1837

Description

India, Cawnpore, 1837, "CAWNPORE/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 6). Complete though slightly smudged strike in red with manuscript "29 Oct. (18) 37" date and "8" rate added on back of folded letter to Patna, cover slightly toned and minor paper wrinkle to flap affecting strike, still Fine, a scarce strike, particularly this complete

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 341, (2026)

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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-5630 is a Cawnpore pre stamp cover of 29 October 1837 bearing the Cawnpore HG 6 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 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 341 (2026).

2 images of COV-5630 are recorded; the Cawnpore HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1834–1837.

Questions about COV-5630

What is COV-5630?: COV-5630 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cawnpore, North Western Provinces of 29 October 1837, bearing the Cawnpore HG 6 handstamp in black. India, Cawnpore, 1837, "CAWNPORE/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 6). Complete though slightly smudged strike in red with manuscript "29 Oct. (18) 37" date and "8" rate added on back of folded letter to Patna, cover slightly toned and minor paper wrinkle to flap affecting strike, still Fine, a scarce strike, particularly this complete
How scarce is the Cawnpore HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cawnpore HG 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-5630?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 341 (2026).
When was COV-5630 posted?: COV-5630 is dated 29 October 1837, within the recorded period of use of Cawnpore HG 6 (1834–1837).

About this record

This 29 October 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cawnpore HG 6 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 14 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 341, (2026).