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

The census grades Ghazeepore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1815–1832.

When was COV-2393 posted?

COV-2393 is dated 16 March 1815, within the recorded period of use of Ghazeepore HG 1 (1815–1832).

COV-2393

16 March 1815 Ghazeepore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 March 1815, Ghazeepore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2393) — front

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Date

16 March 1815

Description

1815 Ghazeepore – Benares inland entire, with Ghazeepore Giles 1 "Ghazeepore/POST OFFICE" dispatch handstamp in magenta ink, date "16 March 1815" & rate "PPd. 2½ as" (paid in local currency) applied in manuscript, addressed to Major Shearman commanding H.M. 26th Regt at Benares, no delivery mark applied.

Auction

Private

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Other recorded marks at Ghazeepore

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Ghazeepore 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 Ghazeepore pre stamp cover

COV-2393 is a Ghazeepore pre stamp cover of 16 March 1815 bearing the Ghazeepore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Ghazeepore postal history — the office known today as Ghazipur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-2393 is recorded (front); the Ghazeepore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1815–1832.

Questions about COV-2393

What is COV-2393?: COV-2393 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ghazeepore, North Western Provinces of 16 March 1815, bearing the Ghazeepore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1815 Ghazeepore – Benares inland entire, with Ghazeepore Giles 1 "Ghazeepore/POST OFFICE" dispatch handstamp in magenta ink, date "16 March 1815" & rate "PPd. 2½ as" (paid in local currency) applied in manuscript, addressed to Major Shearman commanding H.M. 26th Regt at Benares, no delivery mark applied.
How scarce is the Ghazeepore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ghazeepore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1815–1832.
What is the provenance of COV-2393?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2393 posted?: COV-2393 is dated 16 March 1815, within the recorded period of use of Ghazeepore HG 1 (1815–1832).

About this record

This 16 March 1815 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ghazeepore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.