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Date
11 Nov 1838
Description
India, Khandala, 1838, "KHANDALA/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles unrecorded). Clear strike with manuscript "11th Nov 38" date and "2 A" rate markings on folded letter to Kirkee, cover with some tears to internal panels and overall wrinkling, still a Fine and scarce marking which is unrecorded by Giles, also of interesting and unusual note is that this was mailed on a Sunday
Auction
Sale 9020, Lot 10068, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5
Same office
Other recorded marks at Khandala
1 markOne other pre-1854 postal marking of Khandala is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.
About this record
This 11 Nov 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Khandala HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10068.