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Date
9 February 1834
Description
India, Etawah, 1834, "ETAWAH PTPD/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear strike with manuscript " (18) 34 18 Feby" date and "13 as" rate added on back of folded letter datelined "Camp Nawulgunge, 9th Feby 1834", addressed to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Calcutta (Feb. 27) transit and London (Jul. 14) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, intricate green wax seal (split due to opening), Very Fine, noted as "scarce" by Giles
Auction
Sale 9042, Lot 10075, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6
Provenance
"Magnolia"
About this record
This 9 February 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Etawah HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10075.