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COV-3027

17 June 1855 Nepaul Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 June 1855, Nepaul HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3027)
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Pre-stamp cover of India — Nepaul HG 2, back (COV-3027)
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Date

17 June 1855

Description

INDIA, Used in Nepal, 1854, ½a Blue, Die II (2D; SG 6). Large to full margins, tied by diamond of dots cancel on petite native cover to Simla (?), clearly struck magenta framed "NEPAUL PAID" despatch handstamp with manuscript date in Urdu reading Jun. 17, 1855 on back, indistinct red arrival backstamp, cover with slight edgewear VERY FINE. A PARTICULARLY RARE USE OF THE HALF-ANNA LITHOGRAPH FROM NEPAL, PAYING THE INLAND RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING UP TO A QUARTER-TOLA. ONLY FOUR HALF-ANNA COVERS ARE RECORDED. With 1999 Dr. Hellrigl certificate.

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Other recorded marks at Nepaul

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Nepaul 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 Nepaul pre stamp cover

COV-3027 is a Nepaul pre stamp cover of 17 June 1855 bearing the Nepaul HG 2 handstamp, recorded in the census of Nepaul postal history — the office known today as Kathmandu, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

INDIA, Used in Nepal, 1854, ½a Blue, Die II (2D; SG 6). Large to full margins, tied by diamond of dots cancel on petite native cover to Simla (?), clearly struck magenta framed "NEPAUL PAID" despatch handstamp with manuscript date in Urdu reading Jun. 17, 1855 on back, indistinct red arrival backstamp, cover with slight edgewear VERY FINE. A PARTICULARLY RARE USE OF THE HALF-ANNA LITHOGRAPH FROM NEPAL, PAYING THE INLAND RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING UP TO A QUARTER-TOLA. ONLY FOUR HALF-ANNA COVERS ARE RECORDED. With 1999 Dr. Hellrigl certificate.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries.

2 images of COV-3027 are recorded (front, back); the Nepaul HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1844–1855.

Questions about COV-3027

What is COV-3027?
COV-3027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nepaul, Bengal Presidency of 17 June 1855, bearing the Nepaul HG 2 handstamp. INDIA, Used in Nepal, 1854, ½a Blue, Die II (2D; SG 6). Large to full margins, tied by diamond of dots cancel on petite native cover to Simla (?), clearly struck magenta framed "NEPAUL PAID" despatch handstamp with manuscript date in Urdu reading Jun. 17, 1855 on back, indistinct red arrival backstamp, cover with slight edgewear VERY FINE. A PARTICULARLY RARE USE OF THE HALF-ANNA LITHOGRAPH FROM NEPAL, PAYING THE INLAND RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING UP TO A QUARTER-TOLA. ONLY FOUR HALF-ANNA COVERS ARE RECORDED. With 1999 Dr. Hellrigl certificate.
How scarce is the Nepaul HG 2 mark on this cover?
The census grades Nepaul HG 2 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-3027?
Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries.
When was COV-3027 posted?
COV-3027 is dated 17 June 1855, within the recorded period of use of Nepaul HG 2 (1844–1855).

About this record

This 17 June 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nepaul HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries.