COV-1068 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 4 June 1827, bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp in black. Futtyghur: 1827 (4 June) entire letter Calcutta showing a good/fine strike of the very scarce double oval "Eurrvcnun./POST PAID" d.s. in magenta (HG 1). Ex Ousely correspondence

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

The census grades Futtyghur HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-1068 posted?

COV-1068 is dated 4 June 1827, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-1068

4 June 1827 Futtyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 June 1827, Futtyghur HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1068)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

4 June 1827

Description

Futtyghur: 1827 (4 June) entire letter Calcutta showing a good/fine strike of the very scarce double oval "Eurrvcnun./POST PAID" d.s. in magenta (HG 1). Ex Ousely correspondence

Auction

Spink

Lot 85

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Futtyghur

4 marks

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

COV-1068 is a Futtyghur pre stamp cover of 4 June 1827 bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Futtyghur postal history — the office known today as Fatehgarh, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Futtyghur: 1827 (4 June) entire letter Calcutta showing a good/fine strike of the very scarce double oval "Eurrvcnun./POST PAID" d.s. in magenta (HG 1). Ex Ousely correspondence

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 85.

1 image of COV-1068 is recorded; the Futtyghur HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-1068

What is COV-1068?: COV-1068 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 4 June 1827, bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp in black. Futtyghur: 1827 (4 June) entire letter Calcutta showing a good/fine strike of the very scarce double oval "Eurrvcnun./POST PAID" d.s. in magenta (HG 1). Ex Ousely correspondence
How scarce is the Futtyghur HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Futtyghur HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1068?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 85.
When was COV-1068 posted?: COV-1068 is dated 4 June 1827, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 4 June 1827 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 85.