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K53/48-1 Madhymeshwar, Barahdari, Maidagin, Varanasi.221001, India
10
covers
8
offices
1798–1852
dated

Philaindia is a philatelic auction house whose sales of pre-1854 Indian postal history are recorded in this open census. We have traced 10 pre stamp covers of British India to Philaindia, spanning 8 post offices and dated 1798–1852 — each catalogued by office and Hammond Giles figure number, with the Philaindia sale and lot reference preserved permanently alongside dates, colours, rarity and images.

Offices represented include Bombay (2), Madras (2), Baroda (1), Calcutta (1), Gujranwala (1) and Jalnah (1). Select any cover to see its full record, or Philaindia for their current and forthcoming sales.

Baroda

1

Bombay

2

Calcutta

1

Gujranwala

1

Jalnah

1

Madras

2

Malda

1

Moradabad

1

Frequently asked

What Indian pre stamp covers has Philaindia handled?
This census records 10 pre-1854 Indian pre stamp covers traced to Philaindia, across 8 post offices, dated 1798–1852. Each is catalogued by post office and Hammond Giles figure number, with sale and lot references, and links to full images and provenance.
Does Philaindia sell pre-1854 British India postal history?
Yes — Philaindia has offered pre-adhesive (pre-1854) Indian covers and handstruck postal markings at auction, examples of which are recorded here.
How can I research the provenance of an Philaindia Indian cover?
Find the cover on this page or search the census by post office and Giles number. Each recorded cover page lists its Philaindia sale and lot reference alongside dates, colours, rarity and images — a permanent, citable record of its auction history.