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-649 posted?

COV-649 is dated 7 February 1828, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

COV-649

7 February 1828 Kurnaul (NWP) Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 February 1828, Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-649) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1, back (COV-649) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

7 February 1828

Description

"KURNAL/POST PAID/18__" Boxed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3025, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3025

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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-649 is a Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover of 7 February 1828 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?

"KURNAL/POST PAID/18__" Boxed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3025 (2025).

2 images of COV-649 are recorded (front, back); the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1837.

Questions about COV-649

What is COV-649?: COV-649 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 7 February 1828, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp in black. "KURNAL/POST PAID/18__" Boxed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck.
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-649?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3025 (2025).
When was COV-649 posted?: COV-649 is dated 7 February 1828, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

About this record

This 7 February 1828 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. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3025, (2025).