COV-2029 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ajmere, North Western Provinces of 14 May 1850, bearing the Ajmere HG 1 handstamp in black. 1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl (2 images) India 1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl

How scarce is the Ajmere HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Ajmere HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1853.

When was COV-2029 posted?

COV-2029 is dated 14 May 1850, within the recorded period of use of Ajmere HG 1 (1850–1853).

COV-2029

14 May 1850 Ajmere Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 May 1850, Ajmere HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2029)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

14 May 1850

Description

1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl (2 images) India 1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl

Auction

StampBay

Auction 16, Lot 6, (Apr 26 2025)

India Study Circle

Lot 4251

Same office

Other recorded marks at Ajmere

6 marks

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

COV-2029 is an Ajmere pre stamp cover of 14 May 1850 bearing the Ajmere HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Ajmere postal history — the office known today as Ajmer, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl (2 images) India 1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Auction 16 lot 6 (Apr 26 2025); and India Study Circle lot 4251.

1 image of COV-2029 is recorded; the Ajmere HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1853.

Questions about COV-2029

What is COV-2029?: COV-2029 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ajmere, North Western Provinces of 14 May 1850, bearing the Ajmere HG 1 handstamp in black. 1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl (2 images) India 1850 (May 14) AJMERE Paid Giles 1 on small fl
How scarce is the Ajmere HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ajmere HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-2029?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Auction 16 lot 6 (Apr 26 2025); and India Study Circle lot 4251.
When was COV-2029 posted?: COV-2029 is dated 14 May 1850, within the recorded period of use of Ajmere HG 1 (1850–1853).

About this record

This 14 May 1850 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ajmere HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, Auction 16, lot 6, (Apr 26 2025); India Study Circle, lot 4251.