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-242 posted?

COV-242 is dated 3 July 1833, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 1 (1823–1837).

COV-242

3 July 1833 Gwalior Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 July 1833, Gwalior HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-242) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Gwalior HG 1, extra (COV-242) — extra

Pre-stamp cover of India — Gwalior HG 1, back (COV-242) — back

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Date

3 July 1833

Description

India, Gwalior, 1833, "P.O./Meywar/F. Force/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and slightly watery strike with manuscript " (18) 33, 3rd July" date and "10 As" rate markings on back of large part folded cover (missing side flaps) to Masulipatam, Madras (Jul. 23) transit datestamps, Very Fine strike

Auction

Spink

Dilip Shah, Lot 9, (Oct. 2001)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10050, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia" Dilip Shah

Same office

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-242 is a Gwalior pre stamp cover of 3 July 1833 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 Spink Dilip Shah lot 9 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10050.

3 images of COV-242 are recorded (front, extra, back); the Gwalior HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-242

What is COV-242?: COV-242 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gwalior, North Western Provinces of 3 July 1833, bearing the Gwalior HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Gwalior, 1833, "P.O./Meywar/F. Force/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and slightly watery strike with manuscript " (18) 33, 3rd July" date and "10 As" rate markings on back of large part folded cover (missing side flaps) to Masulipatam, Madras (Jul. 23) transit datestamps, Very Fine strike
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-242?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Dilip Shah lot 9 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10050.
When was COV-242 posted?: COV-242 is dated 3 July 1833, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 1 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 3 July 1833 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 17 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, Dilip Shah, lot 9, (Oct. 2001); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10050.