COV-4628 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Malda, Bengal Presidency of 22 July 1852, bearing the Malda HG 2 handstamp in black. 1852 Envelope addressed to Moorshedabad, with on reverse "MALDA/(22 July 1852)Bearing Cassimbazar hs. , fine . Rare Destination.

How scarce is the Malda HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Malda HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1852.

When was COV-4628 posted?

COV-4628 is dated 22 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Malda HG 2 (1850–1852).

COV-4628

22 July 1852 Malda Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 July 1852, Malda HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4628) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Malda HG 2, back (COV-4628) — back

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Date

22 July 1852

Description

1852 Envelope addressed to Moorshedabad, with on reverse "MALDA/(22 July 1852)Bearing Cassimbazar hs. , fine . Rare Destination.

Auction

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Other recorded marks at Malda

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Malda is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Malda HG 1handstampBlack1827–1834

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About this Malda pre stamp cover

COV-4628 is a Malda pre stamp cover of 22 July 1852 bearing the Malda HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Malda postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1852 Envelope addressed to Moorshedabad, with on reverse "MALDA/(22 July 1852)Bearing Cassimbazar hs. , fine . Rare Destination.

Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia.

2 images of COV-4628 are recorded (front, back); the Malda HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1852.

Questions about COV-4628

What is COV-4628?: COV-4628 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Malda, Bengal Presidency of 22 July 1852, bearing the Malda HG 2 handstamp in black. 1852 Envelope addressed to Moorshedabad, with on reverse "MALDA/(22 July 1852)Bearing Cassimbazar hs. , fine . Rare Destination.
How scarce is the Malda HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Malda HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-4628?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia.
When was COV-4628 posted?: COV-4628 is dated 22 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Malda HG 2 (1850–1852).

About this record

This 22 July 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Malda HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia.