How scarce is the Jansi HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Jansi HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1849.

When was COV-2239 posted?

COV-2239 is dated 5 September 1845, within the recorded period of use of Jansi HG 2 (1839–1849).

COV-2239

5 September 1845 Jansi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 September 1845, Jansi HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2239) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Argyll Etkin Auctions

Date

5 September 1845

Description

1845 (Sept 5) Entire letter to Calcutta, signed, backstamped red oval "JANSI / FREE" (manuscript date). Sleeman writes about his report on Badak dacoits, officers of the Legion, and the work of Timans in putting down dacoits.

Auction

Argyll Etkin

G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, Lot 1006, (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-2239 is a Jansi pre stamp cover of 5 September 1845 bearing the Jansi HG 2 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 1006 (10th Apr 2025).

1 image of COV-2239 is recorded (front); the Jansi HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1849.

Questions about COV-2239

What is COV-2239?: COV-2239 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jansi, North Western Provinces of 5 September 1845, bearing the Jansi HG 2 handstamp in red. 1845 (Sept 5) Entire letter to Calcutta, signed, backstamped red oval "JANSI / FREE" (manuscript date). Sleeman writes about his report on Badak dacoits, officers of the Legion, and the work of Timans in putting down dacoits.
How scarce is the Jansi HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jansi HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-2239?: Its recorded auction history runs through Argyll Etkin G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1006 (10th Apr 2025).
When was COV-2239 posted?: COV-2239 is dated 5 September 1845, within the recorded period of use of Jansi HG 2 (1839–1849).

About this record

This 5 September 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jansi HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Argyll Etkin, G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, lot 1006, (10th Apr 2025).