COV-2026 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 14 December 1842, bearing the Allahabad HG 4 handstamp in red. 1842 (14 Dec) Entire from Allahabad (Giles 4 paid slide) to London (7 Feb 1843) by Overland mail from Bombay & Marseilles. Colourful description of journey up from Patna.

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

The census grades Allahabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1843.

When was COV-2026 posted?

COV-2026 is dated 14 December 1842, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 4 (1837–1843).

COV-2026

14 December 1842 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 December 1842, Allahabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2026)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

14 December 1842

Description

1842 (14 Dec) Entire from Allahabad (Giles 4 paid slide) to London (7 Feb 1843) by Overland mail from Bombay & Marseilles. Colourful description of journey up from Patna.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 1

Same office

Other recorded marks at Allahabad

14 marks

14 other pre-1854 postal markings of Allahabad 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 Allahabad pre stamp cover

COV-2026 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of 14 December 1842 bearing the Allahabad HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Allahabad postal history — the office known today as Prayagraj, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1842 (14 Dec) Entire from Allahabad (Giles 4 paid slide) to London (7 Feb 1843) by Overland mail from Bombay & Marseilles. Colourful description of journey up from Patna.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 1.

1 image of COV-2026 is recorded; the Allahabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1843.

Questions about COV-2026

What is COV-2026?: COV-2026 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of 14 December 1842, bearing the Allahabad HG 4 handstamp in red. 1842 (14 Dec) Entire from Allahabad (Giles 4 paid slide) to London (7 Feb 1843) by Overland mail from Bombay & Marseilles. Colourful description of journey up from Patna.
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1843.
What is the provenance of COV-2026?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 1.
When was COV-2026 posted?: COV-2026 is dated 14 December 1842, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 4 (1837–1843).

About this record

This 14 December 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, lot 1.