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

The census grades Delhi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1837.

When was COV-1002 posted?

COV-1002 is dated 29 August 1825, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 1 (1809–1837).

COV-1002

29 August 1825 Delhi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 August 1825, Delhi HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1002) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Delhi HG 1, back (COV-1002) — back

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Date

29 August 1825

Description

India, Delhi, 1825, "DELHI/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike in black on back of folded letter datelined Aug. 29, 1825 and addressed to William Frazer in Sobathoo, forwarded to Dehra Doon, letter written and signed by James Skinner, Very Fine, this Delhi marking is noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10030

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Delhi

19 marks

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

COV-1002 is a Delhi pre stamp cover of 29 August 1825 bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Delhi postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10030.

2 images of COV-1002 are recorded (front, back); the Delhi HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1837.

Questions about COV-1002

What is COV-1002?: COV-1002 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 29 August 1825, bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Delhi, 1825, "DELHI/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike in black on back of folded letter datelined Aug. 29, 1825 and addressed to William Frazer in Sobathoo, forwarded to Dehra Doon, letter written and signed by James Skinner, Very Fine, this Delhi marking is noted as "scarce" by Giles
How scarce is the Delhi HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Delhi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1002?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10030.
When was COV-1002 posted?: COV-1002 is dated 29 August 1825, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 1 (1809–1837).

About this record

This 29 August 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Delhi HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 25 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10030.