How scarce is the Rajputana HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Rajputana HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830-37.

When was COV-307 posted?

COV-307 is dated 19 September 1837, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 5 (1830-37).

COV-307

19 September 1837 Rajputana Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 September 1837, Rajputana HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-307) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Rajputana HG 5, back (COV-307) — back

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Date

19 September 1837

Description

India, Rajpootana, 1837, "RAJPOOTANA/BEARg/18_" Oval Handstamp (Giles 5). Faint but legible strike with manuscript "19 Sept. (18) 57" date and "13 as" rate added on back of folded letter originating in England and datelined "Blackheath April 20th-28th, 1837" , addressed to Surgeon in the 22nd Infantry in Nuseerabad (via Calcutta), red Calcutta (Sept. 14) transit and rate handstamp on back, cover with some minor edgewear, Fine and scarce incoming military use

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10116, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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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-307 is a Rajputana pre stamp cover of 19 September 1837 bearing the Rajputana HG 5 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10116.

2 images of COV-307 are recorded (front, back); the Rajputana HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1830-37.

Questions about COV-307

What is COV-307?: COV-307 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Rajputana, North Western Provinces of 19 September 1837, bearing the Rajputana HG 5 handstamp in black. India, Rajpootana, 1837, "RAJPOOTANA/BEARg/18_" Oval Handstamp (Giles 5). Faint but legible strike with manuscript "19 Sept. (18) 57" date and "13 as" rate added on back of folded letter originating in England and datelined "Blackheath April 20th-28th, 1837" , addressed to Surgeon in the 22nd Infantry in Nuseerabad (via Calcutta), red Calcutta (Sept. 14) transit and rate handstamp on back, cover with some minor edgewear, Fine and scarce incoming military use
How scarce is the Rajputana HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Rajputana HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830-37.
What is the provenance of COV-307?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10116.
When was COV-307 posted?: COV-307 is dated 19 September 1837, within the recorded period of use of Rajputana HG 5 (1830-37).

About this record

This 19 September 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Rajputana HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10116.