How scarce is the Karatchee HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Karatchee HG 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1856.

COV-552

Karatchee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Karatchee HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-552) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Description

18(5?)2 (15 Dec.) envelope to Multan showing rare "kurrachee bearing" c.d.s. with "8a" inserted in manuscript (HG6); envelope of toned appearance, but a rare marking.

Auction

Spink

Lot 5126

Same office

Other recorded marks at Karatchee

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Karatchee 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 Karatchee pre stamp cover

COV-552 is a Karatchee pre stamp cover bearing the Karatchee HG 6 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Karatchee postal history — the office known today as Karachi, Sindh. What is a pre stamp cover?

18(5?)2 (15 Dec.) envelope to Multan showing rare "kurrachee bearing" c.d.s. with "8a" inserted in manuscript (HG6); envelope of toned appearance, but a rare marking.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 5126.

1 image of COV-552 is recorded (front); the Karatchee HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1856.

Questions about COV-552

What is COV-552?: COV-552 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karatchee, Sindh, bearing the Karatchee HG 6 handstamp in black. 18(5?)2 (15 Dec.) envelope to Multan showing rare "kurrachee bearing" c.d.s. with "8a" inserted in manuscript (HG6); envelope of toned appearance, but a rare marking.
How scarce is the Karatchee HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Karatchee HG 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1856.
What is the provenance of COV-552?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 5126.

About this record

This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Karatchee HG 6 handstamp of the Sindh, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 5126.