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-994 posted?

COV-994 is dated June 1828, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 1 (1826–1831).

COV-994

June 1828 Saharunpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — June 1828, Saharunpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-994) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saharunpore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-994)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

June 1828

Description

rare Saharunpore HG1 postpaid handstamp with high postage of 1 rupee 10 annas posted from Saharunpore on 20th June 1828 via Caluctta with Calcutta GPO Ship Letter on 23rd June 1828 and Martime India handstamp of "India Letter Liverpool" and other delivery marks indicating arrival at London on December 11th 1828 and subsequent redirection within England. One of the rare handstamp with double postage paid.

Auction

Private

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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-994 is a Saharunpore pre stamp cover of June 1828 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-994 are recorded (front); the Saharunpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1831.

Questions about COV-994

What is COV-994?: COV-994 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saharunpore, North Western Provinces of June 1828, bearing the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp in black. rare Saharunpore HG1 postpaid handstamp with high postage of 1 rupee 10 annas posted from Saharunpore on 20th June 1828 via Caluctta with Calcutta GPO Ship Letter on 23rd June 1828 and Martime India handstamp of "India Letter Liverpool" and other delivery marks indicating arrival at London on December 11th 1828 and subsequent redirection within England. One of the rare handstamp with double postage paid.
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-994?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-994 posted?: COV-994 is dated June 1828, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 1 (1826–1831).

About this record

This June 1828 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 Private.