COV-1285 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 7 September 1823, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. 1823 LUCKNOW POST PAID 4as scarce HG 1 on fl from Mary Duncan to her niece Mrs. Duncan

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-1285 posted?

COV-1285 is dated 7 September 1823, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

COV-1285

7 September 1823 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 September 1823, Lucknow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1285)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1285)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1285)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1285)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1285)

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Date

7 September 1823

Description

1823 LUCKNOW POST PAID 4as scarce HG 1 on fl from Mary Duncan to her niece Mrs. Duncan

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 35

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Other recorded marks at Lucknow

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-1285 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 7 September 1823 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?

1823 LUCKNOW POST PAID 4as scarce HG 1 on fl from Mary Duncan to her niece Mrs. Duncan

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 35.

5 images of COV-1285 are recorded; the Lucknow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1835.

Questions about COV-1285

What is COV-1285?: COV-1285 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 7 September 1823, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. 1823 LUCKNOW POST PAID 4as scarce HG 1 on fl from Mary Duncan to her niece Mrs. Duncan
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-1285?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 35.
When was COV-1285 posted?: COV-1285 is dated 7 September 1823, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

About this record

This 7 September 1823 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 StampBay, 7, lot 35.