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

The census grades Jansi HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1845.

When was COV-2235 posted?

COV-2235 is dated 11 June 1843, within the recorded period of use of Jansi HG 1 (1842–1845).

COV-2235

11 June 1843 Jansi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 June 1843, Jansi HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2235) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Argyll Etkin Auctions

Date

11 June 1843

Description

' (June 11) Entire letter to Calcutta endorsed "Service" and signed, reverse with red oval "JANSI / FREE" (manuscript date). The letter concerns the Khasjee and praetorian bands who have gained complete victory, politics and intrigues amongst various states and rajahs. Photo on Page 132.

Auction

Argyll Etkin

G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, Lot 1003, (10th Apr 2025)

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Other recorded marks at Jansi

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Jansi 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 Jansi pre stamp cover

COV-2235 is a Jansi pre stamp cover of 11 June 1843 bearing the Jansi HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Jansi postal history — the office known today as Jhansi, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Argyll Etkin G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1003 (10th Apr 2025).

1 image of COV-2235 is recorded (front); the Jansi HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1845.

Questions about COV-2235

What is COV-2235?: COV-2235 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jansi, North Western Provinces of 11 June 1843, bearing the Jansi HG 1 handstamp in red. ' (June 11) Entire letter to Calcutta endorsed "Service" and signed, reverse with red oval "JANSI / FREE" (manuscript date). The letter concerns the Khasjee and praetorian bands who have gained complete victory, politics and intrigues amongst various states and rajahs. Photo on Page 132.
How scarce is the Jansi HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jansi HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-2235?: Its recorded auction history runs through Argyll Etkin G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1003 (10th Apr 2025).
When was COV-2235 posted?: COV-2235 is dated 11 June 1843, within the recorded period of use of Jansi HG 1 (1842–1845).

About this record

This 11 June 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jansi HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Argyll Etkin, G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, lot 1003, (10th Apr 2025).