How scarce is the Nynee Tal HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Nynee Tal HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850.

When was COV-299 posted?

COV-299 is dated 1850, within the recorded period of use of Nynee Tal HG 3 (1850).

COV-299

1850 Nynee Tal Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1850, Nynee Tal HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-299) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nynee Tal HG 3, back (COV-299) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

1850

Description

India, Nynee Tal, 1850, "NINYTAL/PAID" Framed Handstamp (Unrecorded in Giles). Slightly watery but clear strike in red with Urdu manuscript added on back of legal-sized cover, cover with small insect holes, minor edgewear, and large edge tear not affecting marking, Fine and scarce strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10108, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Nynee Tal

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Nynee Tal 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 Nynee Tal pre stamp cover

COV-299 is a Nynee Tal pre stamp cover of 1850 bearing the Nynee Tal HG 3 handstamp, recorded in the census of Nynee Tal postal history — the office known today as Nainital, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10108.

2 images of COV-299 are recorded (front, back); the Nynee Tal HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1850.

Questions about COV-299

What is COV-299?: COV-299 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nynee Tal, North Western Provinces of 1850, bearing the Nynee Tal HG 3 handstamp. India, Nynee Tal, 1850, "NINYTAL/PAID" Framed Handstamp (Unrecorded in Giles). Slightly watery but clear strike in red with Urdu manuscript added on back of legal-sized cover, cover with small insect holes, minor edgewear, and large edge tear not affecting marking, Fine and scarce strike
How scarce is the Nynee Tal HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nynee Tal HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850.
What is the provenance of COV-299?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10108.
When was COV-299 posted?: COV-299 is dated 1850, within the recorded period of use of Nynee Tal HG 3 (1850).

About this record

This 1850 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nynee Tal HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10108.