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-2969 posted?

COV-2969 is dated 18 September 1833, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

COV-2969

18 September 1833 Kurnaul (NWP) Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 September 1833, Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2969) — front

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Date

18 September 1833

Description

H/S : KURNAL/POST PAID 1833 : Letter from Kumal (18 Sep.) via Calcutta (28 Sep.), London to Hants. As per Postal Notice of 11th April, 1832, new higher rates for inland introduced. Accordingly postage prepaid to Calcutta 12 as. + Ship Postage 3 as. 15 as. Bearing: in U.K. Ship 4d. + London-Hants (double letter) 1/4d. = 1/8 d.

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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-2969 is a Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover of 18 September 1833 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?

1 image of COV-2969 is recorded (front); the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1837.

Questions about COV-2969

What is COV-2969?: COV-2969 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 18 September 1833, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp in black. H/S : KURNAL/POST PAID 1833 : Letter from Kumal (18 Sep.) via Calcutta (28 Sep.), London to Hants. As per Postal Notice of 11th April, 1832, new higher rates for inland introduced. Accordingly postage prepaid to Calcutta 12 as. + Ship Postage 3 as. 15 as. Bearing: in U.K. Ship 4d. + London-Hants (double letter) 1/4d. = 1/8 d.
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-2969 posted?: COV-2969 is dated 18 September 1833, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

About this record

This 18 September 1833 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 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded.