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-5636 posted?

COV-5636 is dated 22 December 1831, within the recorded period of use of Goruckpoor HG 1 (1821–1838).

COV-5636

22 December 1831 Goruckpoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 December 1831, Goruckpoor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5636)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Goruckpoor HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5636)

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Date

22 December 1831

Description

India, Goruckpoor, 1831, "GORUCKPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete strike with manuscript "22 Dec (18) 31" date and "post paid 2 sicca, 1 Rupee 1a" rate added on back of folded letter datelined "Bansee, December 1831", addressed to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PENZANCE" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Dec. 27) transit and London (May 21) arrival backstamps, manuscript "2/4" rate marking, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 347, (2026)

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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-5636 is a Goruckpoor pre stamp cover of 22 December 1831 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 347 (2026).

2 images of COV-5636 are recorded; the Goruckpoor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1838.

Questions about COV-5636

What is COV-5636?: COV-5636 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Goruckpoor, North Western Provinces of 22 December 1831, bearing the Goruckpoor HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Goruckpoor, 1831, "GORUCKPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete strike with manuscript "22 Dec (18) 31" date and "post paid 2 sicca, 1 Rupee 1a" rate added on back of folded letter datelined "Bansee, December 1831", addressed to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PENZANCE" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Dec. 27) transit and London (May 21) arrival backstamps, manuscript "2/4" rate marking, Fine
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-5636?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 347 (2026).
When was COV-5636 posted?: COV-5636 is dated 22 December 1831, within the recorded period of use of Goruckpoor HG 1 (1821–1838).

About this record

This 22 December 1831 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 22 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 347, (2026).