COV-1253 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 14 July 1846, bearing the Barelly HG 5 handstamp in black. 1846 BARELLY Bearing HG 5 on cover to Loodianah

How scarce is the Barelly HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Barelly HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1850.

When was COV-1253 posted?

COV-1253 is dated 14 July 1846, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 5 (1846–1850).

COV-1253

14 July 1846 Barelly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 July 1846, Barelly HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-1253)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barelly HG 5, scan 2 (COV-1253)

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Date

14 July 1846

Description

1846 BARELLY Bearing HG 5 on cover to Loodianah

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 10

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-1253 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 14 July 1846 bearing the Barelly HG 5 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?

1846 BARELLY Bearing HG 5 on cover to Loodianah

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 10.

2 images of COV-1253 are recorded; the Barelly HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1846–1850.

Questions about COV-1253

What is COV-1253?: COV-1253 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 14 July 1846, bearing the Barelly HG 5 handstamp in black. 1846 BARELLY Bearing HG 5 on cover to Loodianah
How scarce is the Barelly HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1850.
What is the provenance of COV-1253?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 10.
When was COV-1253 posted?: COV-1253 is dated 14 July 1846, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 5 (1846–1850).

About this record

This 14 July 1846 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 7, lot 10.