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-251 posted?

COV-251 is dated 7 February 1831, within the recorded period of use of Juanpore HG 1 (1830–1836).

COV-251

7 February 1831 Juanpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 February 1831, Juanpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-251) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Juanpore HG 1, back (COV-251) — back

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Date

7 February 1831

Description

India, Juanpore, 1831, "JUANPORE/POST OFFICE/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "8 as" rate and "7th Feby 1831" date marking on back of folded letter to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In.2), Calcutta G.P.O. transit and London (Aug. 6) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/8" rate marking, Fine and scarce marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10059, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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-251 is a Juanpore pre stamp cover of 7 February 1831 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 9020 lot 10059.

2 images of COV-251 are recorded (front, back); the Juanpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1836.

Questions about COV-251

What is COV-251?: COV-251 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Juanpore, North Western Provinces of 7 February 1831, bearing the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Juanpore, 1831, "JUANPORE/POST OFFICE/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "8 as" rate and "7th Feby 1831" date marking on back of folded letter to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In.2), Calcutta G.P.O. transit and London (Aug. 6) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/8" rate marking, Fine and scarce marking
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-251?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10059.
When was COV-251 posted?: COV-251 is dated 7 February 1831, within the recorded period of use of Juanpore HG 1 (1830–1836).

About this record

This 7 February 1831 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 9020, lot 10059.