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

The census grades Saharunpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1831.

When was COV-688 posted?

COV-688 is dated 25 April 1829, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 1 (1826–1831).

COV-688

25 April 1829 Saharunpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 April 1829, Saharunpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-688) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saharunpore HG 1, back (COV-688) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

25 April 1829

Description

"SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE/Pt Pd/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Impressive strike.

Auction

Spink

Lot 188, (Dec. 1999)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3063, (2025)

StampBay

15, Lot 52

Provenance

"Magnolia" Dr. Soli Contractor

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3063

Same office

Other recorded marks at Saharunpore

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Saharunpore 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 Saharunpore pre stamp cover

COV-688 is a Saharunpore pre stamp cover of 25 April 1829 bearing the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Saharunpore postal history — the office known today as Saharanpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

"SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE/Pt Pd/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Impressive strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 188 (Dec. 1999); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3063 (2025); and StampBay 15 lot 52.

2 images of COV-688 are recorded (front, back); the Saharunpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1831.

Questions about COV-688

What is COV-688?: COV-688 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saharunpore, North Western Provinces of 25 April 1829, bearing the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp in black. "SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE/Pt Pd/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Impressive strike.
How scarce is the Saharunpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Saharunpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1831.
What is the provenance of COV-688?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 188 (Dec. 1999); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3063 (2025); and StampBay 15 lot 52.
When was COV-688 posted?: COV-688 is dated 25 April 1829, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 1 (1826–1831).

About this record

This 25 April 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 188, (Dec. 1999); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3063, (2025); StampBay, 15, lot 52.