How scarce is the Rajputana HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rajputana HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1837.

When was COV-1966 posted?

COV-1966 is dated 6 September 1836, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 4 (1836–1837).

COV-1966

6 September 1836 Rajputana Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 September 1836, Rajputana HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1966)

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Date

6 September 1836

Description

Rajpootana: 1836 (6 Sept.) entire from Nusseerabad to London showing, on reverse, circular "RAJPOOTANA/P. PAID" datestamp (HG 4) completed for 15a., Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD10) and India Letter Weymouth handstamp. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 210

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-1966 is a Rajputana pre stamp cover of 6 September 1836 bearing the Rajputana HG 4 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 210.

1 image of COV-1966 is recorded; the Rajputana HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1837.

Questions about COV-1966

What is COV-1966?: COV-1966 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajputana, North Western Provinces of 6 September 1836, bearing the Rajputana HG 4 handstamp in black. Rajpootana: 1836 (6 Sept.) entire from Nusseerabad to London showing, on reverse, circular "RAJPOOTANA/P. PAID" datestamp (HG 4) completed for 15a., Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD10) and India Letter Weymouth handstamp. Photo.
How scarce is the Rajputana HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rajputana HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1966?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 210.
When was COV-1966 posted?: COV-1966 is dated 6 September 1836, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 4 (1836–1837).

About this record

This 6 September 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rajputana HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 210.