COV-3222 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Surat, Bombay Presidency of 13 October 1855, bearing the Surat HG 3 handstamp in red. Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Surat HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Surat HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1857.

When was COV-3222 posted?

COV-3222 is dated 13 October 1855, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 3 (1838–1857).

COV-3222

13 October 1855 Surat Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 October 1855, Surat HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3222)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Dr. Narendar Saboo

Date

13 October 1855

Description

Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Provenance

Dr. Narendar Saboo

Same office

Other recorded marks at Surat

3 marks

3 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.

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About this Surat pre stamp cover

COV-3222 is a Surat pre stamp cover of 13 October 1855 bearing the Surat HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Surat postal history, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Dr. Narendar Saboo

1 image of COV-3222 is recorded; the Surat HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1857.

Questions about COV-3222

What is COV-3222?: COV-3222 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Surat, Bombay Presidency of 13 October 1855, bearing the Surat HG 3 handstamp in red. Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Surat HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Surat HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-3222?: Dr. Narendar Saboo
When was COV-3222 posted?: COV-3222 is dated 13 October 1855, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 3 (1838–1857).

About this record

This 13 October 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Surat HG 3 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded.