COV-1999 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hoshungabad, North Western Provinces of 18 March 1832, bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp in black. Hoshungabad: 1832 (18 Mar.) entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the circular "HOSHUNGABAD/P. Pd." datestamp (HG 1) alongside Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G9) and framed "An".

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

The census grades Hoshungabad HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1839.

When was COV-1999 posted?

COV-1999 is dated 18 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

COV-1999

18 March 1832 Hoshungabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 March 1832, Hoshungabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1999)

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Date

18 March 1832

Description

Hoshungabad: 1832 (18 Mar.) entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the circular "HOSHUNGABAD/P. Pd." datestamp (HG 1) alongside Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G9) and framed "An".

Auction

Spink

Lot 264

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Hoshungabad

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Hoshungabad is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Hoshungabad HG 2handstampPurple1838-42

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About this Hoshungabad pre stamp cover

COV-1999 is a Hoshungabad pre stamp cover of 18 March 1832 bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Hoshungabad postal history — the office known today as Narmadapuram, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Hoshungabad: 1832 (18 Mar.) entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the circular "HOSHUNGABAD/P. Pd." datestamp (HG 1) alongside Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G9) and framed "An".

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 264.

1 image of COV-1999 is recorded; the Hoshungabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1839.

Questions about COV-1999

What is COV-1999?: COV-1999 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hoshungabad, North Western Provinces of 18 March 1832, bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp in black. Hoshungabad: 1832 (18 Mar.) entire to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the circular "HOSHUNGABAD/P. Pd." datestamp (HG 1) alongside Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G9) and framed "An".
How scarce is the Hoshungabad HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hoshungabad HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1839.
What is the provenance of COV-1999?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 264.
When was COV-1999 posted?: COV-1999 is dated 18 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

About this record

This 18 March 1832 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 264.