COV-5671 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 3 October 1848, bearing the Barelly HG 2 handstamp in black. 1848 (3 Oct) Flimsy outer sheet from Simlah (Giles 6) to London (24 Nov) via Bombay (EIC ‘Emma’ to Aden). Redirected in London with good POSTAGE NOT PAID/TO LONDON.

How scarce is the Barelly HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Barelly HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.

When was COV-5671 posted?

COV-5671 is dated 3 October 1848, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 2 (1824–1837).

COV-5671

3 October 1848 Barelly Cover

Back to census|Barelly HG 2 · 12 covers recorded

← COV-5241

Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 October 1848, Barelly HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5671) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

3 October 1848

Description

1848 (3 Oct) Flimsy outer sheet from Simlah (Giles 6) to London (24 Nov) via Bombay (EIC ‘Emma’ to Aden). Redirected in London with good POSTAGE NOT PAID/TO LONDON.

Auction

India Study Circle

Auction No. 172a, Lot 010, (2017)

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.

View all Barelly marks and postal history →

About this Barelly pre stamp cover

COV-5671 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 3 October 1848 bearing the Barelly HG 2 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?

1848 (3 Oct) Flimsy outer sheet from Simlah (Giles 6) to London (24 Nov) via Bombay (EIC ‘Emma’ to Aden). Redirected in London with good POSTAGE NOT PAID/TO LONDON.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle Auction No. 172a lot 010 (2017).

1 image of COV-5671 is recorded (front); the Barelly HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-5671

What is COV-5671?: COV-5671 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 3 October 1848, bearing the Barelly HG 2 handstamp in black. 1848 (3 Oct) Flimsy outer sheet from Simlah (Giles 6) to London (24 Nov) via Bombay (EIC ‘Emma’ to Aden). Redirected in London with good POSTAGE NOT PAID/TO LONDON.
How scarce is the Barelly HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-5671?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle Auction No. 172a lot 010 (2017).
When was COV-5671 posted?: COV-5671 is dated 3 October 1848, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 2 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 3 October 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, Auction No. 172a, lot 010, (2017).