Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ
Date
1854
Description
1854 (Jan 21) Small envelope sent from Jaulnah to Hyderabad, struck on reverse with boxed “JAULNAH Paid” handstamp, manuscript rated at 4 annas, alongside showing similar Hyderabad postmark, both in red. Handwritten “Post Paid” on address side.
Auction
davidfeldman
Lot 30413
Same office
Other recorded marks at Jalnah
5 marks5 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.
About this record
This 1854 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 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with davidfeldman, lot 30413.