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Auction house · Provenance

Robson Lowe

20
covers
4
offices
1776–1840
dated

Robson Lowe 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 Robson Lowe, spanning 4 post offices and dated 1776–1840 — each catalogued by office and Hammond Giles figure number, with the Robson Lowe sale and lot reference preserved permanently alongside dates, colours, rarity and images.

Offices represented include Waghorn (13), Calcutta (3), Penang (3) and Vizagapatam (1). Select any cover to see its full record, or Robson Lowe 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 Robson Lowe pre stamp covers recorded here — last updated 14 Aug 2026.

Calcutta

3

Penang

3

Vizagapatam

1

Waghorn

13

Frequently asked

What Indian pre stamp covers has Robson Lowe handled?
This census records 20 pre-1854 Indian pre stamp covers traced to Robson Lowe, across 4 post offices, dated 1776–1840. Each is catalogued by post office and Hammond Giles figure number, with sale and lot references, and links to full images and provenance.
Does Robson Lowe sell pre-1854 British India postal history?
Yes — Robson Lowe 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 Robson Lowe Indian cover?
Find the cover on this page or search the census by post office and Giles number. Each recorded cover page lists its Robson Lowe sale and lot reference alongside dates, colours, rarity and images — a permanent, citable record of its auction history.