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-1955 posted?

COV-1955 is dated 19 July 1829, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-1955

19 July 1829 Futtyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 July 1829, Futtyghur HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1955)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

19 July 1829

Description

Futtyghur: 1829 (19 July) entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a good strike of the oval-framed "FUTTYGHUR/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 1, crossed by filing crease) in magenta, and 1843 small native envelope with fine "FUTTYGHUR/Bearing" handstamp (HG 2). Photo for first.

Auction

Spink

Lot 175

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-1955 is a Futtyghur pre stamp cover of 19 July 1829 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 175.

1 image of COV-1955 is recorded; the Futtyghur HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-1955

What is COV-1955?: COV-1955 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 19 July 1829, bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp in black. Futtyghur: 1829 (19 July) entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a good strike of the oval-framed "FUTTYGHUR/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 1, crossed by filing crease) in magenta, and 1843 small native envelope with fine "FUTTYGHUR/Bearing" handstamp (HG 2). Photo for first.
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-1955?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 175.
When was COV-1955 posted?: COV-1955 is dated 19 July 1829, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 19 July 1829 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 175.