COV-811 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nassick, Bombay Presidency, bearing the Nassick HG 2 handstamp in black. This handstamp "NASIK / Bearing" in black colour dated 15-9-45 posted to Bombay.

How scarce is the Nassick HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Nassick HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1845.

COV-811

Nassick Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Nassick HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-811)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Description

This handstamp "NASIK / Bearing" in black colour dated 15-9-45 posted to Bombay.

Provenance

Ex. Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Nassick

1 mark

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

Nassick HG 1handstampRed1844–1858

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About this Nassick pre stamp cover

COV-811 is a Nassick pre stamp cover bearing the Nassick HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Nassick postal history — the office known today as Nashik, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

This handstamp "NASIK / Bearing" in black colour dated 15-9-45 posted to Bombay.

Ex. Giles

1 image of COV-811 is recorded; the Nassick HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1845.

Questions about COV-811

What is COV-811?: COV-811 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nassick, Bombay Presidency, bearing the Nassick HG 2 handstamp in black. This handstamp "NASIK / Bearing" in black colour dated 15-9-45 posted to Bombay.
How scarce is the Nassick HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nassick HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-811?: Ex. Giles

About this record

This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nassick HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded.