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-321 posted?

COV-321 is dated 10 February 1837, within the recorded period of use of Sobathoo HG 1 (1825–1837).

COV-321

10 February 1837 Sobathoo Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 February 1837, Sobathoo HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-321) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Sobathoo HG 1, back (COV-321) — back

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Date

10 February 1837

Description

India, Subathoo, 1837, "SOBATHOO/POST PAID/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck with manuscript "10th Feby (18) 37" date and "15a" rate markings on back of folded letter to Edinburgh, Scotland, sender's name of ship directive, red framed "INDIA LETTER/WEYMOUTH" (Robertson In.2) and framed "1/2" handstamps, framed Calcutta G.P.O. (Feb. 19, Giles SD11) and London (Aug. 8) transit and Edinburgh (Aug. 10) arrival backstamps, manuscript rate markings, cover with heavy vertical file fold and slight soiling, still Very Fine strike which is noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10131, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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-321 is a Sobathoo pre stamp cover of 10 February 1837 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 9020 lot 10131.

2 images of COV-321 are recorded (front, back); the Sobathoo HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-321

What is COV-321?: COV-321 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sobathoo, Punjab of 10 February 1837, bearing the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Subathoo, 1837, "SOBATHOO/POST PAID/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck with manuscript "10th Feby (18) 37" date and "15a" rate markings on back of folded letter to Edinburgh, Scotland, sender's name of ship directive, red framed "INDIA LETTER/WEYMOUTH" (Robertson In.2) and framed "1/2" handstamps, framed Calcutta G.P.O. (Feb. 19, Giles SD11) and London (Aug. 8) transit and Edinburgh (Aug. 10) arrival backstamps, manuscript rate markings, cover with heavy vertical file fold and slight soiling, still Very Fine strike which is noted as "scarce" by Giles
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-321?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10131.
When was COV-321 posted?: COV-321 is dated 10 February 1837, within the recorded period of use of Sobathoo HG 1 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 10 February 1837 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 9020, lot 10131.