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

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

When was COV-298 posted?

COV-298 is dated 6 October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 1 (1838–1851).

COV-298

6 October 1845 Nuseerabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 October 1845, Nuseerabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-298) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuseerabad HG 1, back (COV-298) — back

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Date

6 October 1845

Description

India, Nuseerabad, 1845, "NUSEERABAD/October 6/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 1 var). Well-struck in red with manuscript "45" year and "12 as" rate added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta G.P.O. (Oct. 19) arrival datestamp, Very Fine strike, similar to Giles 1 but year slug is omitted

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10107, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Nuseerabad

3 marks

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

COV-298 is a Nuseerabad pre stamp cover of 6 October 1845 bearing the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Nuseerabad 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 10107.

2 images of COV-298 are recorded (front, back); the Nuseerabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1851.

Questions about COV-298

What is COV-298?: COV-298 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuseerabad, North Western Provinces of 6 October 1845, bearing the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Nuseerabad, 1845, "NUSEERABAD/October 6/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 1 var). Well-struck in red with manuscript "45" year and "12 as" rate added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta G.P.O. (Oct. 19) arrival datestamp, Very Fine strike, similar to Giles 1 but year slug is omitted
How scarce is the Nuseerabad HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nuseerabad 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-298?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10107.
When was COV-298 posted?: COV-298 is dated 6 October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 1 (1838–1851).

About this record

This 6 October 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 14 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10107.