COV-1459 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 1826, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. 1826 MUTTRA PtPd Giles 1 on entire to Fort William Calcutta, with Calcutta SD9 and PM in red delivery marks

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

The census grades Muttra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.

When was COV-1459 posted?

COV-1459 is dated 1826, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-1459

1826 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1826, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1459)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1459)

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Date

1826

Description

1826 MUTTRA PtPd Giles 1 on entire to Fort William Calcutta, with Calcutta SD9 and PM in red delivery marks

Auction

StampBay

11, Lot 45

Same office

Other recorded marks at Muttra

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Muttra 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 Muttra pre stamp cover

COV-1459 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 1826 bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Muttra postal history — the office known today as Mathura, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1826 MUTTRA PtPd Giles 1 on entire to Fort William Calcutta, with Calcutta SD9 and PM in red delivery marks

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 45.

2 images of COV-1459 are recorded; the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-1459

What is COV-1459?: COV-1459 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 1826, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. 1826 MUTTRA PtPd Giles 1 on entire to Fort William Calcutta, with Calcutta SD9 and PM in red delivery marks
How scarce is the Muttra HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Muttra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1459?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 45.
When was COV-1459 posted?: COV-1459 is dated 1826, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Muttra HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 11, lot 45.