How scarce is the Delhi HG 12 mark on this cover?

The census grades Delhi HG 12 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1857–1858.

When was COV-1251 posted?

COV-1251 is dated 19 December 1857, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 12 (1857–1858).

COV-1251

19 December 1857 Delhi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 December 1857, Delhi HG 12 handstruck folded letter (COV-1251)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

19 December 1857

Description

1857 (19 Dec.) entire letter from Kussowlee to "Lt. FJ. Watson, 1st Fusiliers, Colon.el Seaton's A,4ouable Column. To be Jorwarded uia Delhi" from his nlother, with manuscript "Bearing 2as" arrd showing a fine strike of the "DELHI/BEARING" in circle (HG12), despatch and transit h.s.

Auction

Spink

Lot 245

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Delhi

19 marks

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About this Delhi pre stamp cover

COV-1251 is a Delhi pre stamp cover of 19 December 1857 bearing the Delhi HG 12 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 Spink lot 245.

1 image of COV-1251 is recorded; the Delhi HG 12 mark itself is recorded in use 1857–1858.

Questions about COV-1251

What is COV-1251?: COV-1251 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 19 December 1857, bearing the Delhi HG 12 handstamp in black. 1857 (19 Dec.) entire letter from Kussowlee to "Lt. FJ. Watson, 1st Fusiliers, Colon.el Seaton's A,4ouable Column. To be Jorwarded uia Delhi" from his nlother, with manuscript "Bearing 2as" arrd showing a fine strike of the "DELHI/BEARING" in circle (HG12), despatch and transit h.s.
How scarce is the Delhi HG 12 mark on this cover?: The census grades Delhi HG 12 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1857–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-1251?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 245.
When was COV-1251 posted?: COV-1251 is dated 19 December 1857, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 12 (1857–1858).

About this record

This 19 December 1857 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Delhi HG 12 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 245.