How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mirzapore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1827.

When was COV-436 posted?

COV-436 is dated 23 April 1825, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 1 (1817–1827).

COV-436

23 April 1825 Mirzapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 April 1825, Mirzapore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-436) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mirzapore HG 1, back (COV-436) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

23 April 1825

Description

India, Mirzapore, 1825, "MIRZAPORE POST PAID" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but just legible strike with manuscript "8 as" rate and "the 23rd April 1825" date added on back of folded letter to Kholalpoor, sender's directive "via Calcutta" , red Calcutta (Apr. 30) transit backstamp, Fine strike noted as "Scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10097, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mirzapore

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mirzapore are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Mirzapore pre stamp cover

COV-436 is a Mirzapore pre stamp cover of 23 April 1825 bearing the Mirzapore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mirzapore postal history — the office known today as Mirzapur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10097.

2 images of COV-436 are recorded (front, back); the Mirzapore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1827.

Questions about COV-436

What is COV-436?: COV-436 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 23 April 1825, bearing the Mirzapore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Mirzapore, 1825, "MIRZAPORE POST PAID" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but just legible strike with manuscript "8 as" rate and "the 23rd April 1825" date added on back of folded letter to Kholalpoor, sender's directive "via Calcutta" , red Calcutta (Apr. 30) transit backstamp, Fine strike noted as "Scarce" by Giles
How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mirzapore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1827.
What is the provenance of COV-436?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10097.
When was COV-436 posted?: COV-436 is dated 23 April 1825, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 1 (1817–1827).

About this record

This 23 April 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mirzapore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10097.