How scarce is the Ghazeepore HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Ghazeepore HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1839.

When was COV-237 posted?

COV-237 is dated 24 December 1834, within the recorded period of use of Ghazeepore HG 5 (1831–1839).

COV-237

24 December 1834 Ghazeepore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 December 1834, Ghazeepore HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-237) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ghazeepore HG 5, back (COV-237) — back

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Date

24 December 1834

Description

India, Ghazeepore, 1834, "GHAZEEPORE/ptpd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 5). Bold strike with manuscript "8" (annas) rate and "24 Dec (18) 34" date markings on back of folded cover to Agra, Very Fine and clear strike of this marking

Auction

Spink

Lot 178, (Oct. 2000)

Spink

Lot 187, (Oct. 2001)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10044, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia" Derek Hammond Giles

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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-237 is a Ghazeepore pre stamp cover of 24 December 1834 bearing the Ghazeepore HG 5 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 Spink lot 178 (Oct. 2000); Spink lot 187 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10044.

2 images of COV-237 are recorded (front, back); the Ghazeepore HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1831–1839.

Questions about COV-237

What is COV-237?: COV-237 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ghazeepore, North Western Provinces of 24 December 1834, bearing the Ghazeepore HG 5 handstamp in black. India, Ghazeepore, 1834, "GHAZEEPORE/ptpd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 5). Bold strike with manuscript "8" (annas) rate and "24 Dec (18) 34" date markings on back of folded cover to Agra, Very Fine and clear strike of this marking
How scarce is the Ghazeepore HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ghazeepore HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1839.
What is the provenance of COV-237?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 178 (Oct. 2000); Spink lot 187 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10044.
When was COV-237 posted?: COV-237 is dated 24 December 1834, within the recorded period of use of Ghazeepore HG 5 (1831–1839).

About this record

This 24 December 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ghazeepore HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 178, (Oct. 2000); Spink, lot 187, (Oct. 2001); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10044.