How scarce is the Landour HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Landour HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1835.

When was COV-2215 posted?

COV-2215 is dated 17 April 1833, within the recorded period of use of Landour HG 2 (1833–1835).

COV-2215

17 April 1833 Landour Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 April 1833, Landour HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2215) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 2, back (COV-2215) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

17 April 1833

Description

Military officers entire posted from Landour to Dum Dum with scarce Landour HG2 handstamp in black posted on 17th April 1833. First year usage along with good content regarding the climate and other military actions.

Auction

Private

Provenance

Ex Dr. Robert Manley

Same office

Other recorded marks at Landour

8 marks

8 other pre-1854 postal markings of Landour 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 Landour pre stamp cover

COV-2215 is a Landour pre stamp cover of 17 April 1833 bearing the Landour HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Landour postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-2215 are recorded (front, back); the Landour HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1833–1835.

Questions about COV-2215

What is COV-2215?: COV-2215 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Landour, North Western Provinces of 17 April 1833, bearing the Landour HG 2 handstamp in black. Military officers entire posted from Landour to Dum Dum with scarce Landour HG2 handstamp in black posted on 17th April 1833. First year usage along with good content regarding the climate and other military actions.
How scarce is the Landour HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Landour HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-2215?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2215 posted?: COV-2215 is dated 17 April 1833, within the recorded period of use of Landour HG 2 (1833–1835).

About this record

This 17 April 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Landour HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.