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

The census grades Chunar HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1847.

When was COV-5280 posted?

COV-5280 is dated 6 September 1843, within the recorded period of use of Chunar HG 2 (1842–1847).

COV-5280

6 September 1843 Chunar Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 September 1843, Chunar HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5280)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chunar HG 2, scan 2 (COV-5280)

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Date

6 September 1843

Description

India, Chunar, 1843, "CHUNAR/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in red with manuscript "6 Septbr 1843" date and "2 as" rate added on back of native cover to the "Rajah Bishnath Singh Bhadur" in Rewah, cover with some edgewear, accompanied by original enclosure, Fine strike of this scarce postal marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10070, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Chunar

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Chunar 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 Chunar pre stamp cover

COV-5280 is a Chunar pre stamp cover of 6 September 1843 bearing the Chunar HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Chunar postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10070 (2026).

2 images of COV-5280 are recorded; the Chunar HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1847.

Questions about COV-5280

What is COV-5280?: COV-5280 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chunar, North Western Provinces of 6 September 1843, bearing the Chunar HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Chunar, 1843, "CHUNAR/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in red with manuscript "6 Septbr 1843" date and "2 as" rate added on back of native cover to the "Rajah Bishnath Singh Bhadur" in Rewah, cover with some edgewear, accompanied by original enclosure, Fine strike of this scarce postal marking
How scarce is the Chunar HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chunar HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1847.
What is the provenance of COV-5280?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10070 (2026).
When was COV-5280 posted?: COV-5280 is dated 6 September 1843, within the recorded period of use of Chunar HG 2 (1842–1847).

About this record

This 6 September 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chunar HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10070, (2026).