COV-4023 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 20 July 1857, bearing the Jalnah HG 5 handstamp in red. Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 July 1857. Note: Jaulnah — 1848 May, Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-4023 posted?

COV-4023 is dated 20 July 1857, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 5 (1848–1860).

COV-4023

20 July 1857 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 July 1857, Jalnah HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4023) — front

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Date

20 July 1857

Description

Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 July 1857. Note: Jaulnah — 1848 May, Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-4023 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 20 July 1857 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?

Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 July 1857. Note: Jaulnah — 1848 May, Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd.

1 image of COV-4023 is recorded (front); the Jalnah HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1860.

Questions about COV-4023

What is COV-4023?: COV-4023 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 20 July 1857, bearing the Jalnah HG 5 handstamp in red. Postal cover from jalnah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 July 1857. Note: Jaulnah — 1848 May, Paid (boxed). Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-4023?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd.
When was COV-4023 posted?: COV-4023 is dated 20 July 1857, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 5 (1848–1860).

About this record

This 20 July 1857 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd.