How scarce is the Mynpooree HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mynpooree HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1849.

When was COV-5649 posted?

COV-5649 is dated 22 May 1844, within the recorded period of use of Mynpooree HG 3 (1839–1849).

COV-5649

22 May 1844 Mynpooree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 May 1844, Mynpooree HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-5649)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mynpooree HG 3, scan 2 (COV-5649)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

22 May 1844

Description

India, Mynpooree, 1844, "MYNPOORY/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript rate and "21 July" date added and applied on arrival on back of folded letter datelined "Long Ditton, May 22 1844" and sent from England to Mynpooree, sender's directive "Overland Mail via Bombay & Southampton" , London May 29, 1814 despatch datestamp, Bombay (Jul. 6, month and date slug inverted, Giles 20) transit backstamp, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 361, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Mynpooree

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mynpooree 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 Mynpooree pre stamp cover

COV-5649 is a Mynpooree pre stamp cover of 22 May 1844 bearing the Mynpooree HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mynpooree postal history — the office known today as Mainpuri, 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 361 (2026).

2 images of COV-5649 are recorded; the Mynpooree HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1849.

Questions about COV-5649

What is COV-5649?: COV-5649 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mynpooree, North Western Provinces of 22 May 1844, bearing the Mynpooree HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Mynpooree, 1844, "MYNPOORY/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript rate and "21 July" date added and applied on arrival on back of folded letter datelined "Long Ditton, May 22 1844" and sent from England to Mynpooree, sender's directive "Overland Mail via Bombay & Southampton" , London May 29, 1814 despatch datestamp, Bombay (Jul. 6, month and date slug inverted, Giles 20) transit backstamp, Very Fine
How scarce is the Mynpooree HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mynpooree HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-5649?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 361 (2026).
When was COV-5649 posted?: COV-5649 is dated 22 May 1844, within the recorded period of use of Mynpooree HG 3 (1839–1849).

About this record

This 22 May 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mynpooree HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” 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 361, (2026).