How scarce is the Rajputana HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rajputana HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1835.

When was COV-1150 posted?

COV-1150 is dated 19 May 1831, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 3 (1830–1835).

COV-1150

19 May 1831 Rajputana Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 May 1831, Rajputana HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1150)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

19 May 1831

Description

Rajpootana: 1831 (19 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing a very go "RAJPOOTANA/p'p"/t8" with rest of date and rate (9as) in ms. (HG 3) also motif, Photo od strike of the scarce circular framed with fine intact red wax seal with a head

Auction

Spink

Lot 186

Provenance

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-1150 is a Rajputana pre stamp cover of 19 May 1831 bearing the Rajputana HG 3 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 186.

1 image of COV-1150 is recorded; the Rajputana HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1835.

Questions about COV-1150

What is COV-1150?: COV-1150 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajputana, North Western Provinces of 19 May 1831, bearing the Rajputana HG 3 handstamp in black. Rajpootana: 1831 (19 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing a very go "RAJPOOTANA/p'p"/t8" with rest of date and rate (9as) in ms. (HG 3) also motif, Photo od strike of the scarce circular framed with fine intact red wax seal with a head
How scarce is the Rajputana HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rajputana HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-1150?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 186.
When was COV-1150 posted?: COV-1150 is dated 19 May 1831, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 3 (1830–1835).

About this record

This 19 May 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rajputana HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 186.