- 20
- covers
- 5
- offices
- 1802–1859
- dated
Delcampe is a philatelic auction house whose sales of pre-1854 Indian postal history are recorded in this open census. We have traced 20 pre stamp covers of British India to Delcampe, spanning 5 post offices and dated 1802–1859 — each catalogued by office and Hammond Giles figure number, with the Delcampe sale and lot reference preserved permanently alongside dates, colours, rarity and images.
Offices represented include Calcutta (12), Madras (3), Bombay (2), Cawnpore (2) and Danoor (1). Select any cover to see its full record, or visit Delcampe for their current and forthcoming sales.
Explore the wider census of pre covers of India and pre stamp covers of India, or compare auction results across every house.
Recently added to the census
The newest Delcampe pre stamp covers recorded here — last updated 24 Aug 2026.
Calcutta
12
COV-4742
COV-4743
COV-4728
COV-4727
COV-4739
COV-4726
COV-4733
COV-4732
COV-4735
COV-4734
COV-4725
COV-4738Danoor
1
Frequently asked
- What Indian pre stamp covers has Delcampe handled?
- This census records 20 pre-1854 Indian pre stamp covers traced to Delcampe, across 5 post offices, dated 1802–1859. Each is catalogued by post office and Hammond Giles figure number, with sale and lot references, and links to full images and provenance.
- Does Delcampe sell pre-1854 British India postal history?
- Yes — Delcampe has offered pre-adhesive (pre-1854) Indian covers and handstruck postal markings at auction, examples of which are recorded here. Their current sales are at www.delcampe.net.
- How can I research the provenance of an Delcampe Indian cover?
- Find the cover on this page or search the census by post office and Giles number. Each recorded cover page lists its Delcampe sale and lot reference alongside dates, colours, rarity and images — a permanent, citable record of its auction history.