COV-1098 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 19 January 1835, bearing the Lucknow HG 4 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1835 (19 Jan.) small entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare oval framed "LUCKNOW/posrpAro" with rate (10 as) in ms.

How scarce is the Lucknow HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Lucknow HG 4 as 3 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1836.

When was COV-1098 posted?

COV-1098 is dated 19 January 1835, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 4 (1832–1836).

COV-1098

19 January 1835 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 January 1835, Lucknow HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1098)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

19 January 1835

Description

Lucknow: 1835 (19 Jan.) small entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare oval framed "LUCKNOW/posrpAro" with rate (10 as) in ms.

Auction

Spink

Lot 123

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Lucknow

15 marks

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About this Lucknow pre stamp cover

COV-1098 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 19 January 1835 bearing the Lucknow HG 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Lucknow postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Lucknow: 1835 (19 Jan.) small entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare oval framed "LUCKNOW/posrpAro" with rate (10 as) in ms.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 123.

1 image of COV-1098 is recorded; the Lucknow HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1836.

Questions about COV-1098

What is COV-1098?: COV-1098 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 19 January 1835, bearing the Lucknow HG 4 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1835 (19 Jan.) small entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the rare oval framed "LUCKNOW/posrpAro" with rate (10 as) in ms.
How scarce is the Lucknow HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lucknow HG 4 as 3 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1098?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 123.
When was COV-1098 posted?: COV-1098 is dated 19 January 1835, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 4 (1832–1836).

About this record

This 19 January 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lucknow HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark with 3 examples recorded in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 123.