COV-1388 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sehore, Bombay Presidency of 1841, bearing the Sehore HG 1 handstamp in purple. 1857 SEHORE Paid in purple on fl - much later than listed by Giles (records usage from 1841-52) and another fl from 1842

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

The census grades Sehore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1852.

When was COV-1388 posted?

COV-1388 is dated 1841, within the recorded period of use of Sehore HG 1 (1839–1852).

COV-1388

1841 Sehore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1841, Sehore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1388)

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Date

1841

Description

1857 SEHORE Paid in purple on fl - much later than listed by Giles (records usage from 1841-52) and another fl from 1842

Auction

StampBay

9, Lot 23

Same office

Other recorded marks at Sehore

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Sehore 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 Sehore pre stamp cover

COV-1388 is a Sehore pre stamp cover of 1841 bearing the Sehore HG 1 handstamp, struck in purple, recorded in the census of Sehore postal history, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1857 SEHORE Paid in purple on fl - much later than listed by Giles (records usage from 1841-52) and another fl from 1842

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 23.

1 image of COV-1388 is recorded; the Sehore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1852.

Questions about COV-1388

What is COV-1388?: COV-1388 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sehore, Bombay Presidency of 1841, bearing the Sehore HG 1 handstamp in purple. 1857 SEHORE Paid in purple on fl - much later than listed by Giles (records usage from 1841-52) and another fl from 1842
How scarce is the Sehore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Sehore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-1388?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 23.
When was COV-1388 posted?: COV-1388 is dated 1841, within the recorded period of use of Sehore HG 1 (1839–1852).

About this record

This 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Sehore HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 9, lot 23.