How scarce is the Futtyghur HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Futtyghur HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.

When was COV-1013 posted?

COV-1013 is dated 16 March 1840, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 2 (1838–1849).

COV-1013

16 March 1840 Futtyghur Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 March 1840, Futtyghur HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1013)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Futtyghur HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1013)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

16 March 1840

Description

India, Futtyghur, 1840, "FUTTYGHUR/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold and clear strike in red with manuscript "16 March 1840" date and "10 as" rate added on back of folded letter to London, England, red "INDIA" in oval handstamp, London arrival backstamp, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10042

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-1013 is a Futtyghur pre stamp cover of 16 March 1840 bearing the Futtyghur HG 2 handstamp, struck in mauve, 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 9054 lot 10042.

2 images of COV-1013 are recorded; the Futtyghur HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1849.

Questions about COV-1013

What is COV-1013?: COV-1013 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Futtyghur, North Western Provinces of 16 March 1840, bearing the Futtyghur HG 2 handstamp in mauve. India, Futtyghur, 1840, "FUTTYGHUR/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold and clear strike in red with manuscript "16 March 1840" date and "10 as" rate added on back of folded letter to London, England, red "INDIA" in oval handstamp, London arrival backstamp, Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Futtyghur HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Futtyghur HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-1013?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10042.
When was COV-1013 posted?: COV-1013 is dated 16 March 1840, within the recorded period of use of Futtyghur HG 2 (1838–1849).

About this record

This 16 March 1840 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Futtyghur HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10042.