COV-4638 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 8 February 1852, bearing the Jalnah HG 6 handstamp in black. 185? Bearing Cover with letter showing Hyderabad and Jaulnah rect. bearing hs., both in black, fair strike, slight overall foxing.

How scarce is the Jalnah HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Jalnah HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1854.

When was COV-4638 posted?

COV-4638 is dated 8 February 1852, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 6 (1850–1854).

COV-4638

8 February 1852 Jalnah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 February 1852, Jalnah HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-4638) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jalnah HG 6, back (COV-4638) — back

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Date

8 February 1852

Description

185? Bearing Cover with letter showing Hyderabad and Jaulnah rect. bearing hs., both in black, fair strike, slight overall foxing.

Auction

Philaindia

Auction 2 Phila India Stamps, Lot 6, (Aug 9, 2025)

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-4638 is a Jalnah pre stamp cover of 8 February 1852 bearing the Jalnah HG 6 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Jalnah postal history — the office known today as Jalna, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

185? Bearing Cover with letter showing Hyderabad and Jaulnah rect. bearing hs., both in black, fair strike, slight overall foxing.

Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 2 Phila India Stamps lot 6 (Aug 9, 2025).

2 images of COV-4638 are recorded (front, back); the Jalnah HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1854.

Questions about COV-4638

What is COV-4638?: COV-4638 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jalnah, Madras Presidency of 8 February 1852, bearing the Jalnah HG 6 handstamp in black. 185? Bearing Cover with letter showing Hyderabad and Jaulnah rect. bearing hs., both in black, fair strike, slight overall foxing.
How scarce is the Jalnah HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jalnah HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-4638?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 2 Phila India Stamps lot 6 (Aug 9, 2025).
When was COV-4638 posted?: COV-4638 is dated 8 February 1852, within the recorded period of use of Jalnah HG 6 (1850–1854).

About this record

This 8 February 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jalnah HG 6 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia, Auction 2 Phila India Stamps, lot 6, (Aug 9, 2025).