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-306 posted?

COV-306 is dated 18 June 1837, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 4 (1836–1837).

COV-306

18 June 1837 Rajputana Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 June 1837, Rajputana HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-306) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rajputana HG 4, back (COV-306) — back

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Date

18 June 1837

Description

India, Rajpootana, 1837, "RAJPOOTANA/Pt PAID/18_" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold and nearly complete strike with manuscript "18 June (18) 37" date added on back of folded mourning edged letter originating in Calcutta, Calcutta G.P.O. (Jun. 6) despatch datestamp with manuscript "6" (annas) rate added, accompanied by transcription of letter, cover slightly soiled and small piece of front panel missing, Very Fine

Auction

Spink

Giles, Lot 211, (Oct. 2000)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10115, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia" 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-306 is a Rajputana pre stamp cover of 18 June 1837 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 Giles lot 211 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10115.

2 images of COV-306 are recorded (front, back); the Rajputana HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1837.

Questions about COV-306

What is COV-306?: COV-306 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajputana, North Western Provinces of 18 June 1837, bearing the Rajputana HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Rajpootana, 1837, "RAJPOOTANA/Pt PAID/18_" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold and nearly complete strike with manuscript "18 June (18) 37" date added on back of folded mourning edged letter originating in Calcutta, Calcutta G.P.O. (Jun. 6) despatch datestamp with manuscript "6" (annas) rate added, accompanied by transcription of letter, cover slightly soiled and small piece of front panel missing, Very Fine
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-306?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 211 (Oct. 2000); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10115.
When was COV-306 posted?: COV-306 is dated 18 June 1837, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 4 (1836–1837).

About this record

This 18 June 1837 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, Giles, lot 211, (Oct. 2000); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10115.