COV-3053 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 18 November 1838, bearing the Jalnah HG 3 handstamp in red. Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 November 1838. Note: Jaulnah — Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-3053 posted?

COV-3053 is dated 18 November 1838, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 3 (1838–1848).

COV-3053

18 November 1838 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 November 1838, Jalnah HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3053) — front

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Date

18 November 1838

Description

Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 November 1838. Note: Jaulnah — Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

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-3053 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 18 November 1838 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?

Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 November 1838. Note: Jaulnah — Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-3053 is recorded (front); the Jalnah HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1848.

Questions about COV-3053

What is COV-3053?: COV-3053 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 18 November 1838, bearing the Jalnah HG 3 handstamp in red. Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 November 1838. Note: Jaulnah — Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-3053?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-3053 posted?: COV-3053 is dated 18 November 1838, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 3 (1838–1848).

About this record

This 18 November 1838 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 Private.