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-235 posted?

COV-235 is dated 23 April 1829, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-235

23 April 1829 Futtyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 April 1829, Futtyghur HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-235) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Futtyghur HG 1, back (COV-235) — back

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Date

23 April 1829

Description

India, Futtyghur, 1829, "FUTTYGHUR POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and mostly complete strike in magenta with manuscript " (18) 29 23rd April" date and "13as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (May 2) arrival backstamp, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10042, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-235 is a Futtyghur pre stamp cover of 23 April 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10042.

2 images of COV-235 are recorded (front, back); the Futtyghur HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-235

What is COV-235?: COV-235 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 23 April 1829, bearing the Futtyghur HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Futtyghur, 1829, "FUTTYGHUR POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and mostly complete strike in magenta with manuscript " (18) 29 23rd April" date and "13as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (May 2) arrival backstamp, Very Fine
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-235?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10042.
When was COV-235 posted?: COV-235 is dated 23 April 1829, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 23 April 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10042.