COV-1560 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Midnapore, Bengal Presidency of 1 April 1833, bearing the Midnapore HG 3 handstamp in black. 1833 MIDNAPORE PtPd Giles 3 on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. John Cartwright

How scarce is the Midnapore HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Midnapore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1840.

When was COV-1560 posted?

COV-1560 is dated 1 April 1833, within the recorded period of use of Midnapore HG 3 (1821–1840).

COV-1560

1 April 1833 Midnapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 April 1833, Midnapore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1560)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Midnapore HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1560)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Midnapore HG 3, scan 3 (COV-1560)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Midnapore HG 3, scan 4 (COV-1560)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Midnapore HG 3, scan 5 (COV-1560)

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Date

1 April 1833

Description

1833 MIDNAPORE PtPd Giles 3 on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. John Cartwright

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 39

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Other recorded marks at Midnapore

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Midnapore are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Midnapore pre stamp cover

COV-1560 is a Midnapore pre stamp cover of 1 April 1833 bearing the Midnapore HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Midnapore postal history — the office known today as Medinipur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1833 MIDNAPORE PtPd Giles 3 on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. John Cartwright

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 39.

5 images of COV-1560 are recorded; the Midnapore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1840.

Questions about COV-1560

What is COV-1560?: COV-1560 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Midnapore, Bengal Presidency of 1 April 1833, bearing the Midnapore HG 3 handstamp in black. 1833 MIDNAPORE PtPd Giles 3 on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. John Cartwright
How scarce is the Midnapore HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Midnapore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1840.
What is the provenance of COV-1560?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 39.
When was COV-1560 posted?: COV-1560 is dated 1 April 1833, within the recorded period of use of Midnapore HG 3 (1821–1840).

About this record

This 1 April 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Midnapore HG 3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 15, lot 39.