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

The census grades Sobathoo HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.

When was COV-118 posted?

COV-118 is dated 17 March 1835, within the recorded period of use of Sobathoo HG 1 (1825–1837).

COV-118

17 March 1835 Sobathoo Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 March 1835, Sobathoo HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-118) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Sobathoo HG 1, back (COV-118) — back

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Date

17 March 1835

Description

INDIA, Sobathoo, 1835, "SOBATHOO/POSTPAID/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Excellent strike of boxed handstamp with manuscript "3a, 17 March (18)35" on back of folded cover (missing internal page), addressed to Capt. Garrett of the 9th Cavalry in Kurnal with manuscript "to await his arrival" notation, Very Fine strike of this cancel listed as scarce by Giles and only recorded in use in 1835, the recipient Captain Charles Garrett (1809-1843) fought in a number of battles within India and was ultimately killed in the Battle of Hyderabad on Mar. 24, 1843

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6049

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Sobathoo

6 marks

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

COV-118 is a Sobathoo pre stamp cover of 17 March 1835 bearing the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Sobathoo postal history — the office known today as Subathu, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6049.

2 images of COV-118 are recorded (front, back); the Sobathoo HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-118

What is COV-118?: COV-118 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sobathoo, Punjab of 17 March 1835, bearing the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp in black. INDIA, Sobathoo, 1835, "SOBATHOO/POSTPAID/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Excellent strike of boxed handstamp with manuscript "3a, 17 March (18)35" on back of folded cover (missing internal page), addressed to Capt. Garrett of the 9th Cavalry in Kurnal with manuscript "to await his arrival" notation, Very Fine strike of this cancel listed as scarce by Giles and only recorded in use in 1835, the recipient Captain Charles Garrett (1809-1843) fought in a number of battles within India and was ultimately killed in the Battle of Hyderabad on Mar. 24, 1843
How scarce is the Sobathoo HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Sobathoo HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-118?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6049.
When was COV-118 posted?: COV-118 is dated 17 March 1835, within the recorded period of use of Sobathoo HG 1 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 17 March 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6049.