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

The census grades Goruckpoor HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1838.

When was COV-1158 posted?

COV-1158 is dated 13 May 1824, within the recorded period of use of Goruckpoor HG 1 (1821–1838).

COV-1158

13 May 1824 Goruckpoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 May 1824, Goruckpoor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1158)

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Date

13 May 1824

Description

Goruckpore: 1824 (13 May) entire letter (long cross-written letter) from Goruckpore to London "pr. Gilmona" showing scarce script "In All", "GORUCKPOOR/POST OFFICE/18" rest of date in manuscript (HG 1), large circular "INDIA SOLDIERS/LONDON/3", Calcutta G.P.O. and arrival datestamps. A rare and splendid soldier's letter. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 207

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Goruckpoor

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Goruckpoor 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 Goruckpoor pre stamp cover

COV-1158 is a Goruckpoor pre stamp cover of 13 May 1824 bearing the Goruckpoor HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Goruckpoor postal history — the office known today as Gorakhpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 207.

1 image of COV-1158 is recorded; the Goruckpoor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1838.

Questions about COV-1158

What is COV-1158?: COV-1158 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Goruckpoor, North Western Provinces of 13 May 1824, bearing the Goruckpoor HG 1 handstamp in black. Goruckpore: 1824 (13 May) entire letter (long cross-written letter) from Goruckpore to London "pr. Gilmona" showing scarce script "In All", "GORUCKPOOR/POST OFFICE/18" rest of date in manuscript (HG 1), large circular "INDIA SOLDIERS/LONDON/3", Calcutta G.P.O. and arrival datestamps. A rare and splendid soldier's letter. Photo.
How scarce is the Goruckpoor HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Goruckpoor HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1838.
What is the provenance of COV-1158?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 207.
When was COV-1158 posted?: COV-1158 is dated 13 May 1824, within the recorded period of use of Goruckpoor HG 1 (1821–1838).

About this record

This 13 May 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Goruckpoor HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 21 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 207.