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-93 posted?

COV-93 is dated 3 November 1817, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

COV-93

3 November 1817 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 November 1817, Lucknow HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-93) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 1, back (COV-93) — back

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Date

3 November 1817

Description

INDIA, Lucknow, 1817, "LUCKNOW/POSTPAID" Handstamp (Giles 1). Excellent and bold oval strike with manuscript "11 as" rate over the flap of folded letter datelined Nov. 3, 1817, addressed to Calcutta, red Calcutta Nov. 12 arrival backstamp (Giles G3), Very Fine strike, noted as scarce by Giles, particularly rare this choice as it is often found partially or weakly struck, ex Frenkle

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6024

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Other recorded marks at Lucknow

15 marks

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-93 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 3 November 1817 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 Sale 1301 lot 6024.

2 images of COV-93 are recorded (front, back); the Lucknow HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1835.

Questions about COV-93

What is COV-93?: COV-93 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 3 November 1817, bearing the Lucknow HG 1 handstamp in black. INDIA, Lucknow, 1817, "LUCKNOW/POSTPAID" Handstamp (Giles 1). Excellent and bold oval strike with manuscript "11 as" rate over the flap of folded letter datelined Nov. 3, 1817, addressed to Calcutta, red Calcutta Nov. 12 arrival backstamp (Giles G3), Very Fine strike, noted as scarce by Giles, particularly rare this choice as it is often found partially or weakly struck, ex Frenkle
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-93?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6024.
When was COV-93 posted?: COV-93 is dated 3 November 1817, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 1 (1809–1835).

About this record

This 3 November 1817 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6024.