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

The census grades Gwalior HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-1734 posted?

COV-1734 is dated 20 December 1830, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-1734

20 December 1830 Gwalior Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 December 1830, Gwalior HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1734)

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Date

20 December 1830

Description

1830s Neemuch to England, rated “2/2”, applied scarce “P.O. MEYWAR / F. FORCE” Giles type 1 FPO cds. Transit Calcutta GPO with boxed h.s. Further transit Exeter and Launceston with one-lined and circular seal respectively, along with framed “INDIA LETTER PORTSMOUTH” h.s. Gathering various scarce and useful cancellations on one mail.

Auction

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INDIA, SIAM & ASIA, Lot 3005

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Other recorded marks at Gwalior

9 marks

9 other pre-1854 postal markings of Gwalior 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 Gwalior pre stamp cover

COV-1734 is a Gwalior pre stamp cover of 20 December 1830 bearing the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Gwalior postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Ava Auctions INDIA, SIAM & ASIA lot 3005.

1 image of COV-1734 is recorded; the Gwalior HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-1734

What is COV-1734?: COV-1734 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gwalior, North Western Provinces of 20 December 1830, bearing the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830s Neemuch to England, rated “2/2”, applied scarce “P.O. MEYWAR / F. FORCE” Giles type 1 FPO cds. Transit Calcutta GPO with boxed h.s. Further transit Exeter and Launceston with one-lined and circular seal respectively, along with framed “INDIA LETTER PORTSMOUTH” h.s. Gathering various scarce and useful cancellations on one mail.
How scarce is the Gwalior HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Gwalior HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1734?: Its recorded auction history runs through Ava Auctions INDIA, SIAM & ASIA lot 3005.
When was COV-1734 posted?: COV-1734 is dated 20 December 1830, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 20 December 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 18 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Ava Auctions, INDIA, SIAM & ASIA, lot 3005.