COV-5666 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Surat, Bombay Presidency of 14 May 1850, bearing the Surat HG 3 handstamp in red. SURAT 14-5-50 Giles Beans 2as. Type 4 Later than 55184] BOMBAY GPO Type EB MY 17, 1850] - Late

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-5666 posted?

COV-5666 is dated 14 May 1850, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 3 (1838–1857).

COV-5666

14 May 1850 Surat Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 May 1850, Surat HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-5666) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Surat HG 3, back (COV-5666) — back

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Date

14 May 1850

Description

SURAT 14-5-50 Giles Beans 2as. Type 4 Later than 55184] BOMBAY GPO Type EB MY 17, 1850] - Late

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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-5666 is a Surat pre stamp cover of 14 May 1850 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?

SURAT 14-5-50 Giles Beans 2as. Type 4 Later than 55184] BOMBAY GPO Type EB MY 17, 1850] - Late

2 images of COV-5666 are recorded (front, back); the Surat HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1857.

Questions about COV-5666

What is COV-5666?: COV-5666 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Surat, Bombay Presidency of 14 May 1850, bearing the Surat HG 3 handstamp in red. SURAT 14-5-50 Giles Beans 2as. Type 4 Later than 55184] BOMBAY GPO Type EB MY 17, 1850] - Late
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-5666 posted?: COV-5666 is dated 14 May 1850, within the recorded period of use of Surat HG 3 (1838–1857).

About this record

This 14 May 1850 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 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded.