How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mirzapore HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-5647 posted?

COV-5647 is dated 24 March 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 2 (1823–1837).

COV-5647

24 March 1836 Mirzapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 March 1836, Mirzapore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5647)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mirzapore HG 2, scan 2 (COV-5647)

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Date

24 March 1836

Description

India, Mirzapore, 1836, "MIRZAPORE/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 2). Clearly struck with manuscript "24 March (18) 36" date added on back of large part folded outer lettersheet to Nagpore, cover with some edgewear and minor overall toning, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 359, (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-5647 is a Mirzapore pre stamp cover of 24 March 1836 bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 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 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 359 (2026).

2 images of COV-5647 are recorded; the Mirzapore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-5647

What is COV-5647?: COV-5647 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 24 March 1836, bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Mirzapore, 1836, "MIRZAPORE/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 2). Clearly struck with manuscript "24 March (18) 36" date added on back of large part folded outer lettersheet to Nagpore, cover with some edgewear and minor overall toning, Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mirzapore HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-5647?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 359 (2026).
When was COV-5647 posted?: COV-5647 is dated 24 March 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 2 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 24 March 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 359, (2026).