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

The census grades Rajputana HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823-27.

When was COV-109 posted?

COV-109 is dated 13 February 1825, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 1 (1823-27).

COV-109

13 February 1825 Rajputana Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 February 1825, Rajputana HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-109) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rajputana HG 1, back (COV-109) — back

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Date

13 February 1825

Description

INDIA, Rajpootana, 1825, "RAJPOOTANA POST PAID/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck double-circle cancel with manuscript "13 Feb. (18)25" added on back over the fold of folded letter datelined in Nuseerabad, addressed to Calcutta, small red "PM" in oval handstamp, Calcutta Feb. 27 arrival datestamp (Giles G6), Very Fine, it is interesting to note that the small handstamps were applied in Nuseerabad, ex Dr. Contractor

Auction

Spink

Lot 185, (Dec. 1999)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6040

Provenance

"Magnolia" Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Rajputana

8 marks

8 other pre-1854 postal markings of Rajputana 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 Rajputana pre stamp cover

COV-109 is a Rajputana pre stamp cover of 13 February 1825 bearing the Rajputana HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Rajputana postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 185 (Dec. 1999); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6040.

2 images of COV-109 are recorded (front, back); the Rajputana HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823-27.

Questions about COV-109

What is COV-109?: COV-109 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajputana, North Western Provinces of 13 February 1825, bearing the Rajputana HG 1 handstamp in black. INDIA, Rajpootana, 1825, "RAJPOOTANA POST PAID/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck double-circle cancel with manuscript "13 Feb. (18)25" added on back over the fold of folded letter datelined in Nuseerabad, addressed to Calcutta, small red "PM" in oval handstamp, Calcutta Feb. 27 arrival datestamp (Giles G6), Very Fine, it is interesting to note that the small handstamps were applied in Nuseerabad, ex Dr. Contractor
How scarce is the Rajputana HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rajputana HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823-27.
What is the provenance of COV-109?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 185 (Dec. 1999); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6040.
When was COV-109 posted?: COV-109 is dated 13 February 1825, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 1 (1823-27).

About this record

This 13 February 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rajputana HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 185, (Dec. 1999); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6040.