How scarce is the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1846.

When was COV-2262 posted?

COV-2262 is dated 23 February 1838, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 (1837–1846).

COV-2262

23 February 1838 Kurnaul (NWP) Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 February 1838, Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2262) — front

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Date

23 February 1838

Description

GRAVESEND INDIA LETTERS GROUP - BLACK OR RED - EX BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, KURNAUL OR SYDNEY; 1824/26/32 trio with boxed "INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND" black boxed types (one v. fine; ex Bombay?, Calcutta or unknown), Feb. 1838 EL (cross-written family news) with scarce red type (overstruck) along with mainly fine scarce claret-purple boxed "KURNAUL/Paid [1 Rs]" ds on reverse, and fine Apr. 1838 EL ex Sydney (N.S.W.) with v. fine script-type boxed "India Letter/Gravesend". (5 covers) Cross Reference: NEW SOUTH WALES, SHIP LETTERS, KENT

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History, Lot 488, (4th Sep 2024)

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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-2262 is a Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover of 23 February 1838 bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History lot 488 (4th Sep 2024).

1 image of COV-2262 is recorded (front); the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1846.

Questions about COV-2262

What is COV-2262?: COV-2262 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 23 February 1838, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 handstamp in red. GRAVESEND INDIA LETTERS GROUP - BLACK OR RED - EX BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, KURNAUL OR SYDNEY; 1824/26/32 trio with boxed "INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND" black boxed types (one v. fine; ex Bombay?, Calcutta or unknown), Feb. 1838 EL (cross-written family news) with scarce red type (overstruck) along with mainly fine scarce claret-purple boxed "KURNAUL/Paid [1 Rs]" ds on reverse, and fine Apr. 1838 EL ex Sydney (N.S.W.) with v. fine script-type boxed "India Letter/Gravesend". (5 covers) Cross Reference: NEW SOUTH WALES, SHIP LETTERS, KENT
How scarce is the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1846.
What is the provenance of COV-2262?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History lot 488 (4th Sep 2024).
When was COV-2262 posted?: COV-2262 is dated 23 February 1838, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 (1837–1846).

About this record

This 23 February 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History, lot 488, (4th Sep 2024).