COV-1252 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 28 June 1819, bearing the Barelly HG 1 handstamp in black. 1819 BARELLY PPd HG 1 faint but scarce strike on fl to London with CALCUTTA POST NOT PAID HG SD6, INDIA LETTER FALMOUTH

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

The census grades Barelly HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1822.

When was COV-1252 posted?

COV-1252 is dated 28 June 1819, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 1 (1819–1822).

COV-1252

28 June 1819 Barelly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 June 1819, Barelly HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1252)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1252)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1252)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1252)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1252)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 1, scan 6 (COV-1252)

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Date

28 June 1819

Description

1819 BARELLY PPd HG 1 faint but scarce strike on fl to London with CALCUTTA POST NOT PAID HG SD6, INDIA LETTER FALMOUTH

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 9

Same office

Other recorded marks at Barelly

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Barelly 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 Barelly pre stamp cover

COV-1252 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 28 June 1819 bearing the Barelly HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Barelly postal history — the office known today as Bareilly, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1819 BARELLY PPd HG 1 faint but scarce strike on fl to London with CALCUTTA POST NOT PAID HG SD6, INDIA LETTER FALMOUTH

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 9.

6 images of COV-1252 are recorded; the Barelly HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1819–1822.

Questions about COV-1252

What is COV-1252?: COV-1252 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 28 June 1819, bearing the Barelly HG 1 handstamp in black. 1819 BARELLY PPd HG 1 faint but scarce strike on fl to London with CALCUTTA POST NOT PAID HG SD6, INDIA LETTER FALMOUTH
How scarce is the Barelly HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1822.
What is the provenance of COV-1252?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 9.
When was COV-1252 posted?: COV-1252 is dated 28 June 1819, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 1 (1819–1822).

About this record

This 28 June 1819 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 7, lot 9.