How scarce is the Jalnah HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Jalnah HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1860.

When was COV-249 posted?

COV-249 is dated 26 November 1853, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 5 (1848–1860).

COV-249

26 November 1853 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 November 1853, Jalnah HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-249) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 5, back (COV-249) — back

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Date

26 November 1853

Description

India, Jalnah, 1853, "JAULNAH/1843 NOV 26/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 5). Bold strike in red with manuscript "4 as" rate marking on cover to Hyderabad, red framed "HYDRABAD/1853 November ?/Paid" arrival datestamp (Giles 7), cover with edge wear and minor nicks, still Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10057, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-249 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 26 November 1853 bearing the Jalnah HG 5 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10057.

2 images of COV-249 are recorded (front, back); the Jalnah HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1860.

Questions about COV-249

What is COV-249?: COV-249 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 26 November 1853, bearing the Jalnah HG 5 handstamp in red. India, Jalnah, 1853, "JAULNAH/1843 NOV 26/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 5). Bold strike in red with manuscript "4 as" rate marking on cover to Hyderabad, red framed "HYDRABAD/1853 November ?/Paid" arrival datestamp (Giles 7), cover with edge wear and minor nicks, still Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Jalnah HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jalnah HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1860.
What is the provenance of COV-249?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10057.
When was COV-249 posted?: COV-249 is dated 26 November 1853, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 5 (1848–1860).

About this record

This 26 November 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jalnah HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 15 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10057.