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

The census grades Neemuch HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1851.

When was COV-291 posted?

COV-291 is dated 27 July 1839, within the recorded period of use of Neemuch HG 1 (1838–1851).

COV-291

27 July 1839 Neemuch Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 July 1839, Neemuch HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-291) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Neemuch HG 1, back (COV-291) — back

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Date

27 July 1839

Description

India, Neemuch, 1839, "NEEMUCH/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck in red with manuscript "27 July 1839" date and "11 as" rate added on back of folded cover to Jaunpore, cover with minor edgewear and small tear at side, still Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10100, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Neemuch

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Neemuch 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 Neemuch pre stamp cover

COV-291 is a Neemuch pre stamp cover of 27 July 1839 bearing the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Neemuch postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10100.

2 images of COV-291 are recorded (front, back); the Neemuch HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1851.

Questions about COV-291

What is COV-291?: COV-291 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Neemuch, North Western Provinces of 27 July 1839, bearing the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Neemuch, 1839, "NEEMUCH/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck in red with manuscript "27 July 1839" date and "11 as" rate added on back of folded cover to Jaunpore, cover with minor edgewear and small tear at side, still Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Neemuch HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Neemuch HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-291?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10100.
When was COV-291 posted?: COV-291 is dated 27 July 1839, within the recorded period of use of Neemuch HG 1 (1838–1851).

About this record

This 27 July 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10100.