COV-1868 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Midnapore, Bengal Presidency of 9 November 1833, bearing the Midnapore HG 3 handstamp in black. Midnapore: 1833 (9 Nov.) entire letter to Dum Dum, the reverse with very fine strike of the circular "MIDNAPORE/Pt. Pd." datestamp (HG 3) completed in manuscript; fine and attractive. Photo.

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-1868 posted?

COV-1868 is dated 9 November 1833, within the recorded period of use of Midnapore HG 3 (1821–1840).

COV-1868

9 November 1833 Midnapore Cover

Back to census|Midnapore HG 3 · 3 covers recorded

← COV-1560 COV-3544 →

Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 November 1833, Midnapore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1868)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

9 November 1833

Description

Midnapore: 1833 (9 Nov.) entire letter to Dum Dum, the reverse with very fine strike of the circular "MIDNAPORE/Pt. Pd." datestamp (HG 3) completed in manuscript; fine and attractive. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 127

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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.

View all Midnapore marks and postal history →

About this Midnapore pre stamp cover

COV-1868 is a Midnapore pre stamp cover of 9 November 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?

Midnapore: 1833 (9 Nov.) entire letter to Dum Dum, the reverse with very fine strike of the circular "MIDNAPORE/Pt. Pd." datestamp (HG 3) completed in manuscript; fine and attractive. Photo.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 127.

1 image of COV-1868 is recorded; the Midnapore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1840.

Questions about COV-1868

What is COV-1868?: COV-1868 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Midnapore, Bengal Presidency of 9 November 1833, bearing the Midnapore HG 3 handstamp in black. Midnapore: 1833 (9 Nov.) entire letter to Dum Dum, the reverse with very fine strike of the circular "MIDNAPORE/Pt. Pd." datestamp (HG 3) completed in manuscript; fine and attractive. Photo.
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-1868?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 127.
When was COV-1868 posted?: COV-1868 is dated 9 November 1833, within the recorded period of use of Midnapore HG 3 (1821–1840).

About this record

This 9 November 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 Spink, lot 127.