COV-3151 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhewanee, North Western Provinces of 1 February 1848, bearing the Bhewanee HG 1 handstamp in black. 1848 (Feb) small folded letter from Bhewanee to Delhi with h/s ``DELHIE / / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` Gile Ty- U60

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

The census grades Bhewanee HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1852.

When was COV-3151 posted?

COV-3151 is dated 1 February 1848, within the recorded period of use of Bhewanee HG 1 (1848–1852).

COV-3151

1 February 1848 Bhewanee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 February 1848, Bhewanee HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3151) — front

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Date

1 February 1848

Description

1848 (Feb) small folded letter from Bhewanee to Delhi with h/s ``DELHIE / / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` Gile Ty- U60

Auction

collectorbazar

About this Bhewanee pre stamp cover

COV-3151 is a Bhewanee pre stamp cover of 1 February 1848 bearing the Bhewanee HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Bhewanee postal history — the office known today as Bhiwani, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1848 (Feb) small folded letter from Bhewanee to Delhi with h/s ``DELHIE / / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` Gile Ty- U60

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

1 image of COV-3151 is recorded (front); the Bhewanee HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1852.

Questions about COV-3151

What is COV-3151?: COV-3151 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhewanee, North Western Provinces of 1 February 1848, bearing the Bhewanee HG 1 handstamp in black. 1848 (Feb) small folded letter from Bhewanee to Delhi with h/s ``DELHIE / / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` Gile Ty- U60
How scarce is the Bhewanee HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bhewanee HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-3151?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3151 posted?: COV-3151 is dated 1 February 1848, within the recorded period of use of Bhewanee HG 1 (1848–1852).

About this record

This 1 February 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bhewanee HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.