COV-3040 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ajmere, North Western Provinces of 25 June 1853, bearing the Ajmere HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from ajmere (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 25 June 1853. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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

The census grades Ajmere HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852-56.

When was COV-3040 posted?

COV-3040 is dated 25 June 1853, within the recorded period of use of Ajmere HG 4 (1852-56).

COV-3040

25 June 1853 Ajmere Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 June 1853, Ajmere HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3040) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

25 June 1853

Description

Postal cover from ajmere (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 25 June 1853. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

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-3040 is an Ajmere pre stamp cover of 25 June 1853 bearing the Ajmere HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Ajmere postal history — the office known today as Ajmer, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from ajmere (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 25 June 1853. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-3040 is recorded (front); the Ajmere HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1852-56.

Questions about COV-3040

What is COV-3040?: COV-3040 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ajmere, North Western Provinces of 25 June 1853, bearing the Ajmere HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from ajmere (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 25 June 1853. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Ajmere HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ajmere HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852-56.
What is the provenance of COV-3040?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-3040 posted?: COV-3040 is dated 25 June 1853, within the recorded period of use of Ajmere HG 4 (1852-56).

About this record

This 25 June 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ajmere HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.