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-245 posted?

COV-245 is dated 25 July 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

COV-245

25 July 1832 Hoshungabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 July 1832, Hoshungabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-245) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hoshungabad HG 1, back (COV-245) — back

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Date

25 July 1832

Description

India, Hoshungabad, 1832, "HOSHUNGABAD/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and clear strike with manuscript "3 7" (3r7a) rate and "25 July 18( 32 )" date markings on back of folded letter to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, faint red framed "PM" handstamp, red Calcutta G.P.O. (Aug. 10) arrival backstamp, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10053, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-245 is a Hoshungabad pre stamp cover of 25 July 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10053.

2 images of COV-245 are recorded (front, back); the Hoshungabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1839.

Questions about COV-245

What is COV-245?: COV-245 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hoshungabad, North Western Provinces of 25 July 1832, bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Hoshungabad, 1832, "HOSHUNGABAD/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and clear strike with manuscript "3 7" (3r7a) rate and "25 July 18( 32 )" date markings on back of folded letter to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, faint red framed "PM" handstamp, red Calcutta G.P.O. (Aug. 10) arrival backstamp, Very Fine strike
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-245?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10053.
When was COV-245 posted?: COV-245 is dated 25 July 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

About this record

This 25 July 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10053.