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-2075 posted?

COV-2075 is dated 31 December 1809, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

COV-2075

31 December 1809 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 December 1809, Lucknow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2075)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

31 December 1809

Description

Lucknow: 1809 (31 Dec.) entire "pr Lord Duncan East Indiaman" showing, on reverse, oval-framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" (HG 1, an early date), completed for 13a., partially overstruck by oval-framed "Bengal/G.P.O./POST PAID" across join, London Ship Letter c.d.s. on face. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 394, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Lucknow

15 marks

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-2075 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 31 December 1809 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 394 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2075 is recorded; the Lucknow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1835.

Questions about COV-2075

What is COV-2075?: COV-2075 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 31 December 1809, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1809 (31 Dec.) entire "pr Lord Duncan East Indiaman" showing, on reverse, oval-framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" (HG 1, an early date), completed for 13a., partially overstruck by oval-framed "Bengal/G.P.O./POST PAID" across join, London Ship Letter c.d.s. on face. 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-2075?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 394 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2075 posted?: COV-2075 is dated 31 December 1809, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

About this record

This 31 December 1809 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 394, (Oct. 2000).