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-674 posted?

COV-674 is dated 12 February 1846, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 1 (1838–1851).

COV-674

12 February 1846 Nuseerabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 February 1846, Nuseerabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-674) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuseerabad HG 1, front (COV-674) — front

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Date

12 February 1846

Description

India, Nusserabad, 1846, "NUSEERABAD/1846 February 12/Paid" Datestamp (Giles 1). Bold red strike on reverse of 1846 folded letter to Calcutta, manuscript "Paid", red "PM" handstamp and Calcutta arrival datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a superb strike of this datestamp which was used by Giles in his book on p. 160, the finest we have encountered

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3049, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3049

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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-674 is a Nuseerabad pre stamp cover of 12 February 1846 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 No. 1325 lot 3049 (2025).

2 images of COV-674 are recorded (back, front); the Nuseerabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1851.

Questions about COV-674

What is COV-674?: COV-674 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuseerabad, North Western Provinces of 12 February 1846, bearing the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Nusserabad, 1846, "NUSEERABAD/1846 February 12/Paid" Datestamp (Giles 1). Bold red strike on reverse of 1846 folded letter to Calcutta, manuscript "Paid", red "PM" handstamp and Calcutta arrival datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a superb strike of this datestamp which was used by Giles in his book on p. 160, the finest we have encountered
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-674?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3049 (2025).
When was COV-674 posted?: COV-674 is dated 12 February 1846, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 1 (1838–1851).

About this record

This 12 February 1846 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 No. 1325, lot 3049, (2025).