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-285 posted?

COV-285 is dated 13 April 1828, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-285

13 April 1828 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 April 1828, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-285) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, back (COV-285) — back

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Date

13 April 1828

Description

India, Muttra, 1828, "MUTTRA/PtPd/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete strike on back of folded letter datelined "Muttra April 13th, 1828" and addressed to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Apr. 20) arrival backstamp, transcription of letter accompanies, cover with slight opening faults to flap (affecting Calcutta datestamp) and internal tape reinforcement causing stain which just affects Muttra handstamp, still Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10094, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-285 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 13 April 1828 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10094.

2 images of COV-285 are recorded (front, back); the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-285

What is COV-285?: COV-285 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 13 April 1828, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Muttra, 1828, "MUTTRA/PtPd/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete strike on back of folded letter datelined "Muttra April 13th, 1828" and addressed to Captain Ouseley in Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Apr. 20) arrival backstamp, transcription of letter accompanies, cover with slight opening faults to flap (affecting Calcutta datestamp) and internal tape reinforcement causing stain which just affects Muttra handstamp, still Fine
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-285?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10094.
When was COV-285 posted?: COV-285 is dated 13 April 1828, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 13 April 1828 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10094.