How scarce is the Mhow HG 3a mark on this cover?

The census grades Mhow HG 3a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1852.

When was COV-4180 posted?

COV-4180 is dated 14 November 1852, within the recorded period of use of Mhow HG 3a (1839–1852).

COV-4180

14 November 1852 Mhow Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 November 1852, Mhow HG 3a handstruck folded letter (COV-4180) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Date

14 November 1852

Description

This handstamp: In black colour box, "MHOW / BEARING" used during 1839 to 1852. This cover extends the period of use till 1852 as Giles recorded the only cover reported to him dated 1839.

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Other recorded marks at Mhow

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5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mhow 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 Mhow pre stamp cover

COV-4180 is a Mhow pre stamp cover of 14 November 1852 bearing the Mhow HG 3a handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mhow postal history, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

This handstamp: In black colour box, "MHOW / BEARING" used during 1839 to 1852. This cover extends the period of use till 1852 as Giles recorded the only cover reported to him dated 1839.

1 image of COV-4180 is recorded (front); the Mhow HG 3a mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1852.

Questions about COV-4180

What is COV-4180?: COV-4180 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mhow, Bombay Presidency of 14 November 1852, bearing the Mhow HG 3a handstamp in black. This handstamp: In black colour box, "MHOW / BEARING" used during 1839 to 1852. This cover extends the period of use till 1852 as Giles recorded the only cover reported to him dated 1839.
How scarce is the Mhow HG 3a mark on this cover?: The census grades Mhow HG 3a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1852.
When was COV-4180 posted?: COV-4180 is dated 14 November 1852, within the recorded period of use of Mhow HG 3a (1839–1852).

About this record

This 14 November 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mhow HG 3a handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.