COV-1612 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 29 October 1827, bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp in black. 1827 FUTTYGHUR POSTPAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. Giles G9

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-1612 posted?

COV-1612 is dated 29 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-1612

29 October 1827 Futtyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 October 1827, Futtyghur HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1612)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Futtyghur HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1612)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Futtyghur HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1612)

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Date

29 October 1827

Description

1827 FUTTYGHUR POSTPAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. Giles G9

Auction

StampBay

Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive, Lot 14, (August 29 2026)

StampBay

19, Lot 14

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-1612 is a Futtyghur pre stamp cover of 29 October 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?

1827 FUTTYGHUR POSTPAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. Giles G9

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive lot 14 (August 29 2026); and StampBay 19 lot 14.

3 images of COV-1612 are recorded; the Futtyghur HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-1612

What is COV-1612?: COV-1612 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 29 October 1827, bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp in black. 1827 FUTTYGHUR POSTPAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. Giles G9
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-1612?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive lot 14 (August 29 2026); and StampBay 19 lot 14.
When was COV-1612 posted?: COV-1612 is dated 29 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 29 October 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 StampBay, Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive, lot 14, (August 29 2026); StampBay, 19, lot 14.