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-2077 posted?

COV-2077 is dated 24 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 4 (1832–1836).

COV-2077

24 June 1836 Lucknow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 June 1836, Lucknow HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2077) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lucknow HG 4, scan 2 (COV-2077)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

24 June 1836

Description

Lucknow: 1836 (24 June) entire letter (some strengthening with archival tape at fold) to Bicester showing, on reverse, the sole recorded example of the framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 4, just touched by tear at one corner), completed for 13a., alongside Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD10) overstruck by scarce light India Letter Ilfracombe handstamp. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 397, (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-2077 is a Lucknow pre stamp cover of 24 June 1836 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 397 (Oct. 2000).

2 images of COV-2077 are recorded (front); the Lucknow HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1836.

Questions about COV-2077

What is COV-2077?: COV-2077 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lucknow, North Western Provinces of 24 June 1836, bearing the Lucknow HG 4 handstamp in black. Lucknow: 1836 (24 June) entire letter (some strengthening with archival tape at fold) to Bicester showing, on reverse, the sole recorded example of the framed "LUCKNOW/POST PAID" datestamp (HG 4, just touched by tear at one corner), completed for 13a., alongside Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD10) overstruck by scarce light India Letter Ilfracombe handstamp. Photo.
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-2077?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 397 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2077 posted?: COV-2077 is dated 24 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Lucknow HG 4 (1832–1836).

About this record

This 24 June 1836 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 397, (Oct. 2000).