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-834 posted?

COV-834 is dated 19 July 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

COV-834

19 July 1826 Kurnaul (NWP) Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 July 1826, Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-834)

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Date

19 July 1826

Description

1826 : H.G.1 : Letter from KURNAL [19 July 1826] to GORUCKPOOR via PATNA [7 Apr]. Total distance from KURNAL to PATNA 750 miles and PATNA to GORUCKPOOR 150 miles, totaling 900 miles. The postage paid for 900 miles for letter not exceeding one tola was 13 as.

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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-834 is a Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover of 19 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?

1 image of COV-834 is recorded; the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1837.

Questions about COV-834

What is COV-834?: COV-834 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 19 July 1826, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp in black. 1826 : H.G.1 : Letter from KURNAL [19 July 1826] to GORUCKPOOR via PATNA [7 Apr]. Total distance from KURNAL to PATNA 750 miles and PATNA to GORUCKPOOR 150 miles, totaling 900 miles. The postage paid for 900 miles for letter not exceeding one tola was 13 as.
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-834 posted?: COV-834 is dated 19 July 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

About this record

This 19 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 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded.