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-5641 posted?

COV-5641 is dated 1834, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

COV-5641

1834 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1834, Lucknow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5641)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5641)

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Date

1834

Description

India, Lucknow, 1834, "LUCKNOW/POSTPAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "18 Aug 25" date and "1 Rupee" rate added on back of folded letter to military officer in Rangoon, Burma, sender's directive "via Calcutta" , Calcutta (Apr. 28) transit backstamps, cover with some edgewear and some internal splitting along folds, still Fine, noted as scarce by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 352, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Lucknow

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-5641 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 1834 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 352 (2026).

2 images of COV-5641 are recorded; the Lucknow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1835.

Questions about COV-5641

What is COV-5641?: COV-5641 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 1834, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Lucknow, 1834, "LUCKNOW/POSTPAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "18 Aug 25" date and "1 Rupee" rate added on back of folded letter to military officer in Rangoon, Burma, sender's directive "via Calcutta" , Calcutta (Apr. 28) transit backstamps, cover with some edgewear and some internal splitting along folds, still Fine, noted as scarce by Giles
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-5641?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 352 (2026).
When was COV-5641 posted?: COV-5641 is dated 1834, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

About this record

This 1834 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 24 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 352, (2026).