COV-1095 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 24 November 1822, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1822 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta with a fair to good strike of the very scarce oval framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" with date and rate in manuscript (HG 1). Photo.

How scarce is the Lucknow HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Lucknow HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1835.

When was COV-1095 posted?

COV-1095 is dated 24 November 1822, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

COV-1095

24 November 1822 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 November 1822, Lucknow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1095)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

24 November 1822

Description

Lucknow: 1822 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta with a fair to good strike of the very scarce oval framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" with date and rate in manuscript (HG 1). Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 122

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Lucknow

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-1095 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 24 November 1822 bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Lucknow postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Lucknow: 1822 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta with a fair to good strike of the very scarce oval framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" with date and rate in manuscript (HG 1). Photo.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 122.

1 image of COV-1095 is recorded; the Lucknow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1835.

Questions about COV-1095

What is COV-1095?: COV-1095 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 24 November 1822, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1822 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta with a fair to good strike of the very scarce oval framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" with date and rate in manuscript (HG 1). Photo.
How scarce is the Lucknow HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lucknow HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-1095?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 122.
When was COV-1095 posted?: COV-1095 is dated 24 November 1822, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

About this record

This 24 November 1822 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 23 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 122.