How scarce is the Gwalior HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Gwalior HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1849.

When was COV-2974 posted?

COV-2974 is dated 5 September 1847, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 7 (1843–1849).

COV-2974

5 September 1847 Gwalior Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 September 1847, Gwalior HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-2974) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of D Pittie

Date

5 September 1847

Description

1847 : Letter from Gwalior (5 Sep. ) via Bombay, overland to London. Transit time: 60 days. Postage prepaid 4 as. Ship postage via Marseilles: British 1/5 d., French 5 d. Paid by the addressee - 1/10 d. This H/S: 'GWALIOR/ RECEIVING HOUSE/ Paid used 1846 - 48.

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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-2974 is a Gwalior pre stamp cover of 5 September 1847 bearing the Gwalior HG 7 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Gwalior postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1 image of COV-2974 is recorded (front); the Gwalior HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1849.

Questions about COV-2974

What is COV-2974?: COV-2974 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gwalior, North Western Provinces of 5 September 1847, bearing the Gwalior HG 7 handstamp in red. 1847 : Letter from Gwalior (5 Sep. ) via Bombay, overland to London. Transit time: 60 days. Postage prepaid 4 as. Ship postage via Marseilles: British 1/5 d., French 5 d. Paid by the addressee - 1/10 d. This H/S: 'GWALIOR/ RECEIVING HOUSE/ Paid used 1846 - 48.
How scarce is the Gwalior HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Gwalior HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1849.
When was COV-2974 posted?: COV-2974 is dated 5 September 1847, within the recorded period of use of Gwalior HG 7 (1843–1849).

About this record

This 5 September 1847 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Gwalior HG 7 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded.