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-4467 posted?

COV-4467 is dated 9 June 1824, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-4467

9 June 1824 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 June 1824, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-4467) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, back (COV-4467) — back

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Date

9 June 1824

Description

1824 (June 9): Entire letter to Exeter endorsed "Ship Letter, per 1st ship to London" and further "pr. Atlas" with bold strike of framed "MUTTRA / PT. PD." despatch handstamp in black, large circular "CALCUTTA / GENERAL POST OFFICE" cds in red (June 21), obverse with double circle "CALCUTTA / GENERAL POST OFFICE" in black with manuscript date (June 21) and struck on entry with framed "INDIA LETTER / DEAL" in black (Robertson fig. In.1) and London cds (Jan 18, 1825) and charged "1/4d." due to pay.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

357th-366th Corinphila Auction, Lot 5438, (2025)

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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-4467 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 9 June 1824 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 Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5438 (2025).

2 images of COV-4467 are recorded (front, back); the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-4467

What is COV-4467?: COV-4467 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 9 June 1824, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. 1824 (June 9): Entire letter to Exeter endorsed "Ship Letter, per 1st ship to London" and further "pr. Atlas" with bold strike of framed "MUTTRA / PT. PD." despatch handstamp in black, large circular "CALCUTTA / GENERAL POST OFFICE" cds in red (June 21), obverse with double circle "CALCUTTA / GENERAL POST OFFICE" in black with manuscript date (June 21) and struck on entry with framed "INDIA LETTER / DEAL" in black (Robertson fig. In.1) and London cds (Jan 18, 1825) and charged "1/4d." due to pay.
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-4467?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5438 (2025).
When was COV-4467 posted?: COV-4467 is dated 9 June 1824, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 9 June 1824 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 Corinphila Auctions, 357th-366th Corinphila Auction, lot 5438, (2025).