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-4463 posted?

COV-4463 is dated 1 February 1857, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 5 (1848–1860).

COV-4463

1 February 1857 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 February 1857, Jalnah HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4463)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 5, scan 2 (COV-4463)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 5, scan 3 (COV-4463)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

1 February 1857

Description

India 1857 cover from Jauhnah to Madras featuring a 1/2a stamp, red 'Jauhnah Paid' mark, and additional Madras postmark. Includes a letter requesting a catalogue from the Central Museum.

Auction

Sephils

492, Lot 0024, (2026)

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-4463 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 1 February 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?

India 1857 cover from Jauhnah to Madras featuring a 1/2a stamp, red 'Jauhnah Paid' mark, and additional Madras postmark. Includes a letter requesting a catalogue from the Central Museum.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 492 lot 0024 (2026).

3 images of COV-4463 are recorded; the Jalnah HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1860.

Questions about COV-4463

What is COV-4463?: COV-4463 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 1 February 1857, bearing the Jalnah HG 5 handstamp in red. India 1857 cover from Jauhnah to Madras featuring a 1/2a stamp, red 'Jauhnah Paid' mark, and additional Madras postmark. Includes a letter requesting a catalogue from the Central Museum.
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-4463?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 492 lot 0024 (2026).
When was COV-4463 posted?: COV-4463 is dated 1 February 1857, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 5 (1848–1860).

About this record

This 1 February 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 Sephils, 492, lot 0024, (2026).