COV-921 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hoshungabad, North Western Provinces of 1 August 1839, bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp in black. 1839 (Aug 1) Envelope with HOSHUNGABAD cds in black with ms date (Giles type 1), with G.P.O. cds adjacent, attractive wax seal, light tape staining at top, 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.

When was COV-921 posted?

COV-921 is dated 1 August 1839, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

COV-921

1 August 1839 Hoshungabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 August 1839, Hoshungabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-921) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hoshungabad HG 1, scan 2 (COV-921)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

1 August 1839

Description

1839 (Aug 1) Envelope with HOSHUNGABAD cds in black with ms date (Giles type 1), with G.P.O. cds adjacent, attractive wax seal, light tape staining at top, fine

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 40602

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-921 is a Hoshungabad pre stamp cover of 1 August 1839 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?

1839 (Aug 1) Envelope with HOSHUNGABAD cds in black with ms date (Giles type 1), with G.P.O. cds adjacent, attractive wax seal, light tape staining at top, fine

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 40602.

2 images of COV-921 are recorded (front); the Hoshungabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1839.

Questions about COV-921

What is COV-921?: COV-921 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hoshungabad, North Western Provinces of 1 August 1839, bearing the Hoshungabad HG 1 handstamp in black. 1839 (Aug 1) Envelope with HOSHUNGABAD cds in black with ms date (Giles type 1), with G.P.O. cds adjacent, attractive wax seal, light tape staining at top, 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-921?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 40602.
When was COV-921 posted?: COV-921 is dated 1 August 1839, within the recorded period of use of Hoshungabad HG 1 (1830–1839).

About this record

This 1 August 1839 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 David Feldman, lot 40602.