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-440 posted?

COV-440 is dated 23 October 1823, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-440

23 October 1823 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 October 1823, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-440) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, back (COV-440) — back

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Date

23 October 1823

Description

India, Muttra, 1823, "MUTTRA/Pt Pd" Octagonal Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck with manuscript " (18) 23 Oct 23" date and rate added on back of folded letter to Exeter, England, sender's directive "Per St Ship for London" , framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), two Calcutta transit datestamps, manuscript "1/6" rate marking, Very Fine, an early strike of this example which Giles records used from 1825-36

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10101, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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-440 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 23 October 1823 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 9042 lot 10101.

2 images of COV-440 are recorded (front, back); the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-440

What is COV-440?: COV-440 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 23 October 1823, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Muttra, 1823, "MUTTRA/Pt Pd" Octagonal Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck with manuscript " (18) 23 Oct 23" date and rate added on back of folded letter to Exeter, England, sender's directive "Per St Ship for London" , framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), two Calcutta transit datestamps, manuscript "1/6" rate marking, Very Fine, an early strike of this example which Giles records used from 1825-36
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-440?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10101.
When was COV-440 posted?: COV-440 is dated 23 October 1823, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 23 October 1823 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 9042, lot 10101.