COV-1394 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bombay, Bombay Presidency of 21 June 1836, bearing the Bombay SD3 handstamp in red. Originating in Pondicherry on Jun. 13, 1836

How scarce is the Bombay SD3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bombay SD3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1840.

When was COV-1394 posted?

COV-1394 is dated 21 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Bombay SD3 (1819–1840).

COV-1394

21 June 1836 Bombay Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 June 1836, Bombay SD3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1394)

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Date

21 June 1836

Description

Originating in Pondicherry on Jun. 13, 1836

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Provenance

Jochen Heddergott (from Edition D'Or released by Corinphila Auctions)

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About this Bombay pre stamp cover

COV-1394 is a Bombay pre stamp cover of 21 June 1836 bearing the Bombay SD3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Bombay postal history — the office known today as Mumbai, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Originating in Pondicherry on Jun. 13, 1836

Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions.

1 image of COV-1394 is recorded; the Bombay SD3 mark itself is recorded in use 1819–1840.

Questions about COV-1394

What is COV-1394?: COV-1394 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bombay, Bombay Presidency of 21 June 1836, bearing the Bombay SD3 handstamp in red. Originating in Pondicherry on Jun. 13, 1836
How scarce is the Bombay SD3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bombay SD3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1840.
What is the provenance of COV-1394?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions.
When was COV-1394 posted?: COV-1394 is dated 21 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Bombay SD3 (1819–1840).

About this record

This 21 June 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bombay SD3 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 15 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Corinphila Auctions.