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

The census grades Lodianah HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824-37.

When was COV-425 posted?

COV-425 is dated 1835, within the recorded period of use of Lodianah HG 1 (1824-37).

COV-425

1835 Lodianah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1835, Lodianah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-425) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lodianah HG 1, back (COV-425) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

1835

Description

India, Lodianah, 1835, "LODIANAH/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Fairly clear strike with manuscript "24 December 35" date and "6 as" rate added on back of folded letter to Meerut, cover with light overall ageing, otherwise Very Fine and scarce strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10086, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Spink

Lot 121

Provenance

"Magnolia" Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Lodianah

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Lodianah 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 Lodianah pre stamp cover

COV-425 is a Lodianah pre stamp cover of 1835 bearing the Lodianah HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Lodianah postal history — the office known today as Ludhiana, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10086; and Spink lot 121.

2 images of COV-425 are recorded (front, back); the Lodianah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824-37.

Questions about COV-425

What is COV-425?: COV-425 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lodianah, Punjab of 1835, bearing the Lodianah HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Lodianah, 1835, "LODIANAH/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Fairly clear strike with manuscript "24 December 35" date and "6 as" rate added on back of folded letter to Meerut, cover with light overall ageing, otherwise Very Fine and scarce strike
How scarce is the Lodianah HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lodianah HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824-37.
What is the provenance of COV-425?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10086; and Spink lot 121.
When was COV-425 posted?: COV-425 is dated 1835, within the recorded period of use of Lodianah HG 1 (1824-37).

About this record

This 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lodianah HG 1 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10086; Spink, lot 121.