COV-3155 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhewanee, North Western Provinces of 20 August 1848, bearing the Bhewanee HG 1 handstamp in black. 1848 Entire from Bhewanee to Delhi with black boxed ``DELHIE / 1848 AUG 20 / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` (Gile Ty- U60) and boxed ``BHIWANEE`` cachets, some tear marks

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-3155 posted?

COV-3155 is dated 20 August 1848, within the recorded period of use of Bhewanee HG 1 (1848–1852).

COV-3155

20 August 1848 Bhewanee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 August 1848, Bhewanee HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3155) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhewanee HG 1, back (COV-3155) — back

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Date

20 August 1848

Description

1848 Entire from Bhewanee to Delhi with black boxed ``DELHIE / 1848 AUG 20 / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` (Gile Ty- U60) and boxed ``BHIWANEE`` cachets, some tear marks

Auction

collectorbazar

About this Bhewanee pre stamp cover

COV-3155 is a Bhewanee pre stamp cover of 20 August 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 Entire from Bhewanee to Delhi with black boxed ``DELHIE / 1848 AUG 20 / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` (Gile Ty- U60) and boxed ``BHIWANEE`` cachets, some tear marks

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

2 images of COV-3155 are recorded (front, back); the Bhewanee HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1852.

Questions about COV-3155

What is COV-3155?: COV-3155 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhewanee, North Western Provinces of 20 August 1848, bearing the Bhewanee HG 1 handstamp in black. 1848 Entire from Bhewanee to Delhi with black boxed ``DELHIE / 1848 AUG 20 / WEIGHT TOLA / BEARNING`` (Gile Ty- U60) and boxed ``BHIWANEE`` cachets, some tear marks
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-3155?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3155 posted?: COV-3155 is dated 20 August 1848, within the recorded period of use of Bhewanee HG 1 (1848–1852).

About this record

This 20 August 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.