How scarce is the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1837.

When was COV-1023 posted?

COV-1023 is dated 23 July 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

COV-1023

23 July 1826 Kurnaul (NWP) Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 July 1826, Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1023) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1, back (COV-1023) — back

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Date

23 July 1826

Description

India, Kurnaul, 1826, "KURNAL/POST PAID/18__" Boxed Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike with manuscript "23 July (18)26" date and "1-8 ans" rate added on back of folded letter to Lieut Colonel H.H. Pepper in Madras, Madras (Aug. 21) arrival backstamp, Very Fine

Auction

Spink

Lot 117, (Dec. 1999)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10057

Provenance

"Magnolia" Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Kurnaul (NWP)

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Kurnaul (NWP) 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 Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover

COV-1023 is a Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover of 23 July 1826 bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kurnaul (NWP) postal history — the office known today as Karnal, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 117 (Dec. 1999); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10057.

2 images of COV-1023 are recorded (front, back); the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1837.

Questions about COV-1023

What is COV-1023?: COV-1023 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 23 July 1826, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Kurnaul, 1826, "KURNAL/POST PAID/18__" Boxed Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike with manuscript "23 July (18)26" date and "1-8 ans" rate added on back of folded letter to Lieut Colonel H.H. Pepper in Madras, Madras (Aug. 21) arrival backstamp, Very Fine
How scarce is the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1023?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 117 (Dec. 1999); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10057.
When was COV-1023 posted?: COV-1023 is dated 23 July 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

About this record

This 23 July 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 117, (Dec. 1999); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10057.