Auction house · Provenance
H.R. Harmer
- 4
- covers
- 2
- offices
- 1836–1850
- dated
H.R. Harmer is a philatelic auction house whose sales of pre-1854 Indian postal history are recorded in this open census. We have traced 4 pre stamp covers of British India to H.R. Harmer, spanning 2 post offices and dated 1836–1850 — each catalogued by office and Hammond Giles figure number, with the H.R. Harmer sale and lot reference preserved permanently alongside dates, colours, rarity and images.
Offices represented include Waghorn (3) and Bombay (1). Select any cover to see its full record, or visit H.R. Harmer for their current and forthcoming sales.
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Recently added to the census
The newest H.R. Harmer pre stamp covers recorded here — last updated 7 Sept 2026.
Bombay
1Frequently asked
- What Indian pre stamp covers has H.R. Harmer handled?
- This census records 4 pre-1854 Indian pre stamp covers traced to H.R. Harmer, across 2 post offices, dated 1836–1850. Each is catalogued by post office and Hammond Giles figure number, with sale and lot references, and links to full images and provenance.
- Does H.R. Harmer sell pre-1854 British India postal history?
- Yes — H.R. Harmer 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 hrharmer.com.
- How can I research the provenance of an H.R. Harmer Indian cover?
- Find the cover on this page or search the census by post office and Giles number. Each recorded cover page lists its H.R. Harmer sale and lot reference alongside dates, colours, rarity and images — a permanent, citable record of its auction history.