COV-1183 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of May 1843, bearing the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp in red. Allahabad FREE HG 7 on fl

How scarce is the Allahabad HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Allahabad HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1848.

When was COV-1183 posted?

COV-1183 is dated May 1843, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 7 (1828–1848).

COV-1183

May 1843 Allahabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — May 1843, Allahabad HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1183)

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Date

May 1843

Description

Allahabad FREE HG 7 on fl

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 12

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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-1183 is an Allahabad pre stamp cover of May 1843 bearing the Allahabad HG 7 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?

Allahabad FREE HG 7 on fl

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 12.

1 image of COV-1183 is recorded; the Allahabad HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1848.

Questions about COV-1183

What is COV-1183?: COV-1183 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Allahabad, North Western Provinces of May 1843, bearing the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp in red. Allahabad FREE HG 7 on fl
How scarce is the Allahabad HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Allahabad HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-1183?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 12.
When was COV-1183 posted?: COV-1183 is dated May 1843, within the recorded period of use of Allahabad HG 7 (1828–1848).

About this record

This May 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Allahabad HG 7 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 3, lot 12.