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-2083 posted?

COV-2083 is dated 8 April 1811, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

COV-2083

8 April 1811 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 April 1811, Lucknow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2083)

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Date

8 April 1811

Description

Lucknow: 1811 (8 Apr.) entire letter from Lucknow to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a superb strike of the oval-framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" (HG 1) completed for 11a., and Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G2). Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 415, (Oct. 2000)

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Other recorded marks at Lucknow

15 marks

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-2083 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 8 April 1811 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 415 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2083 is recorded; the Lucknow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1835.

Questions about COV-2083

What is COV-2083?: COV-2083 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 8 April 1811, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1811 (8 Apr.) entire letter from Lucknow to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a superb strike of the oval-framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" (HG 1) completed for 11a., and Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G2). 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-2083?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 415 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2083 posted?: COV-2083 is dated 8 April 1811, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

About this record

This 8 April 1811 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 415, (Oct. 2000).