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-417 posted?

COV-417 is dated 7 October 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

COV-417

7 October 1832 Hoshungabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 October 1832, Hoshungabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-417) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hoshungabad HG 1, back (COV-417) — back

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Date

7 October 1832

Description

India, Hoshungabad, 1832, "HOSHUNGABAD/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold though slightly watery strike with manuscript "1r 6" rate and "7 Octr (18) 32" date added on back of folded letter (sealed) to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Oct. 19, Giles G8) arrival backstamp, cover with few minor edge tears, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10078, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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-417 is a Hoshungabad pre stamp cover of 7 October 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 9042 lot 10078.

2 images of COV-417 are recorded (front, back); the Hoshungabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1839.

Questions about COV-417

What is COV-417?: COV-417 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hoshungabad, North Western Provinces of 7 October 1832, bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Hoshungabad, 1832, "HOSHUNGABAD/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold though slightly watery strike with manuscript "1r 6" rate and "7 Octr (18) 32" date added on back of folded letter (sealed) to Calcutta, red framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Oct. 19, Giles G8) arrival backstamp, cover with few minor edge tears, Very Fine
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-417?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10078.
When was COV-417 posted?: COV-417 is dated 7 October 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

About this record

This 7 October 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 9042, lot 10078.