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

The census grades Juanpore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.

When was COV-1017 posted?

COV-1017 is dated 26 June 1833, within the recorded period of use of Juanpore HG 1 (1830–1836).

COV-1017

26 June 1833 Juanpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 June 1833, Juanpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1017) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Juanpore HG 1, front (COV-1017) — front

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Date

26 June 1833

Description

India, Juanpore, 1833, "JUANPORE/POST OFFICE/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear though slightly blurry strike with manuscript "26 June 1833" date added on back of folded letter to Patna, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10046

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Juanpore

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Juanpore is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Juanpore HG 2handstampRed1840

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About this Juanpore pre stamp cover

COV-1017 is a Juanpore pre stamp cover of 26 June 1833 bearing the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Juanpore postal history — the office known today as Jaunpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10046.

2 images of COV-1017 are recorded (back, front); the Juanpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1836.

Questions about COV-1017

What is COV-1017?: COV-1017 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Juanpore, North Western Provinces of 26 June 1833, bearing the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Juanpore, 1833, "JUANPORE/POST OFFICE/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear though slightly blurry strike with manuscript "26 June 1833" date added on back of folded letter to Patna, Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Juanpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Juanpore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1017?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10046.
When was COV-1017 posted?: COV-1017 is dated 26 June 1833, within the recorded period of use of Juanpore HG 1 (1830–1836).

About this record

This 26 June 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10046.