COV-3234 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Serampore, Bengal Presidency of 1 October 1837, bearing the Serampore HG 1 handstamp in black. The letter paid two annas for a distance not exceeding 20 miles (18 miles) and one tola by weight (about 24 g). This rate was in effect until October 1, 1837, when reduced to one anna.

How scarce is the Serampore HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Serampore HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.

When was COV-3234 posted?

COV-3234 is dated 1 October 1837, within the recorded period of use of Serampore HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-3234

1 October 1837 Serampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 October 1837, Serampore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3234) — front

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Date

1 October 1837

Description

The letter paid two annas for a distance not exceeding 20 miles (18 miles) and one tola by weight (about 24 g). This rate was in effect until October 1, 1837, when reduced to one anna.

Same office

Other recorded marks at Serampore

1 mark

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

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About this Serampore pre stamp cover

COV-3234 is a Serampore pre stamp cover of 1 October 1837 bearing the Serampore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Serampore postal history — the office known today as Shrirampur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

The letter paid two annas for a distance not exceeding 20 miles (18 miles) and one tola by weight (about 24 g). This rate was in effect until October 1, 1837, when reduced to one anna.

1 image of COV-3234 is recorded (front); the Serampore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-3234

What is COV-3234?: COV-3234 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Serampore, Bengal Presidency of 1 October 1837, bearing the Serampore HG 1 handstamp in black. The letter paid two annas for a distance not exceeding 20 miles (18 miles) and one tola by weight (about 24 g). This rate was in effect until October 1, 1837, when reduced to one anna.
How scarce is the Serampore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Serampore HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.
When was COV-3234 posted?: COV-3234 is dated 1 October 1837, within the recorded period of use of Serampore HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 1 October 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Serampore HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded.