COV-1278 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 1843, bearing the Jalnah HG 3 handstamp in red. 1843 JAULNAH Paid HG 3 on fl to Norwich, England per Steamer via Falmouth

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

The census grades Jalnah HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1848.

When was COV-1278 posted?

COV-1278 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 3 (1838–1848).

COV-1278

1843 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1843, Jalnah HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1278)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1278)

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Date

1843

Description

1843 JAULNAH Paid HG 3 on fl to Norwich, England per Steamer via Falmouth

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 29

Same office

Other recorded marks at Jalnah

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Jalnah 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 Jalnah pre stamp cover

COV-1278 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 1843 bearing the Jalnah HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Jalnah postal history — the office known today as Jalna, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1843 JAULNAH Paid HG 3 on fl to Norwich, England per Steamer via Falmouth

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 29.

2 images of COV-1278 are recorded; the Jalnah HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1848.

Questions about COV-1278

What is COV-1278?: COV-1278 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 1843, bearing the Jalnah HG 3 handstamp in red. 1843 JAULNAH Paid HG 3 on fl to Norwich, England per Steamer via Falmouth
How scarce is the Jalnah HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jalnah HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-1278?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 29.
When was COV-1278 posted?: COV-1278 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 3 (1838–1848).

About this record

This 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jalnah HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 7, lot 29.