COV-1342 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 1830, bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830 DEHLI PtPd HG 1 in red on fl to London via Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER

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

The census grades Delhi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1837.

When was COV-1342 posted?

COV-1342 is dated 1830, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 1 (1809–1837).

COV-1342

1830 Delhi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1830, Delhi HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1342)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Delhi HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1342)

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Date

1830

Description

1830 DEHLI PtPd HG 1 in red on fl to London via Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 18

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Other recorded marks at Delhi

19 marks

19 other pre-1854 postal markings of Delhi 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 Delhi pre stamp cover

COV-1342 is a Delhi pre stamp cover of 1830 bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Delhi postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1830 DEHLI PtPd HG 1 in red on fl to London via Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 18.

2 images of COV-1342 are recorded; the Delhi HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1837.

Questions about COV-1342

What is COV-1342?: COV-1342 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 1830, bearing the Delhi HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830 DEHLI PtPd HG 1 in red on fl to London via Calcutta with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER
How scarce is the Delhi HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Delhi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1342?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 18.
When was COV-1342 posted?: COV-1342 is dated 1830, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 1 (1809–1837).

About this record

This 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Delhi HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 25 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 8, lot 18.