COV-1583 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Wallajahabad, Madras Presidency of 25 June 1823, bearing the Wallajahabad HG 4 handstamp in black. 1823 WALLAJAHBAUD POST PAID Giles 4 on folded letter to Cawnpore via Ganjam, redirected to Meerut, with MADRAS Giles MX3, Calcutta G.P.O.

How scarce is the Wallajahabad HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Wallajahabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1824.

When was COV-1583 posted?

COV-1583 is dated 25 June 1823, within the recorded period of use of Wallajahabad HG 4 (1822–1824).

COV-1583

25 June 1823 Wallajahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 June 1823, Wallajahabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1583)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Wallajahabad HG 4, scan 2 (COV-1583)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Wallajahabad HG 4, scan 3 (COV-1583)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Wallajahabad HG 4, scan 4 (COV-1583)

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Date

25 June 1823

Description

1823 WALLAJAHBAUD POST PAID Giles 4 on folded letter to Cawnpore via Ganjam, redirected to Meerut, with MADRAS Giles MX3, Calcutta G.P.O.

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 62

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Other recorded marks at Wallajahabad

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Wallajahabad 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 Wallajahabad pre stamp cover

COV-1583 is a Wallajahabad pre stamp cover of 25 June 1823 bearing the Wallajahabad HG 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Wallajahabad postal history — the office known today as Walajabad, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1823 WALLAJAHBAUD POST PAID Giles 4 on folded letter to Cawnpore via Ganjam, redirected to Meerut, with MADRAS Giles MX3, Calcutta G.P.O.

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 62.

4 images of COV-1583 are recorded; the Wallajahabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1824.

Questions about COV-1583

What is COV-1583?: COV-1583 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Wallajahabad, Madras Presidency of 25 June 1823, bearing the Wallajahabad HG 4 handstamp in black. 1823 WALLAJAHBAUD POST PAID Giles 4 on folded letter to Cawnpore via Ganjam, redirected to Meerut, with MADRAS Giles MX3, Calcutta G.P.O.
How scarce is the Wallajahabad HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Wallajahabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1824.
What is the provenance of COV-1583?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 62.
When was COV-1583 posted?: COV-1583 is dated 25 June 1823, within the recorded period of use of Wallajahabad HG 4 (1822–1824).

About this record

This 25 June 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Wallajahabad HG 4 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 StampBay, 15, lot 62.