Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ
Date
13 September 1831
Description
Entire posted from Surat to Bhooj with rare HG1 handstamp of circular "Surat Post Not Paid" in black on 13th September 1831.
Same office
Other recorded marks at Surat
3 marks3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Surat are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This 13 September 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Surat HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded.