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-5304 posted?

COV-5304 is dated 29 January 1827, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 1 (1817–1827).

COV-5304

29 January 1827 Mirzapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 January 1827, Mirzapore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5304)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mirzapore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5304)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

29 January 1827

Description

India, Mirzapore, 1827, "MIRZAPORE POST PAID" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but legible strike with manuscript "8 as" rate and "the 29th Jany 1827" date added on back folded letter to Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (Feb. 4) arrival backstamp, cover with minor edge tear to front panel and flap, Fine strike noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10105, (2026)

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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-5304 is a Mirzapore pre stamp cover of 29 January 1827 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 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10105 (2026).

2 images of COV-5304 are recorded; the Mirzapore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1827.

Questions about COV-5304

What is COV-5304?: COV-5304 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 29 January 1827, bearing the Mirzapore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Mirzapore, 1827, "MIRZAPORE POST PAID" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 1). Faint but legible strike with manuscript "8 as" rate and "the 29th Jany 1827" date added on back folded letter to Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (Feb. 4) arrival backstamp, cover with minor edge tear to front panel and flap, 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-5304?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10105 (2026).
When was COV-5304 posted?: COV-5304 is dated 29 January 1827, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 1 (1817–1827).

About this record

This 29 January 1827 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, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10105, (2026).