COV-3716 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 13 February 1843, bearing the Delhi HG 3 handstamp in red. India 1843 Delhi to London entire folded letter, endorsed 'Per Steamer via Bombay', featuring red 'INDIA' oval and 'DELHIE/1843 FEBRUARY 13/PAID 10as' cachet, arrival markings.

How scarce is the Delhi HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Delhi HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1845.

When was COV-3716 posted?

COV-3716 is dated 13 February 1843, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 3 (1838–1845).

COV-3716

13 February 1843 Delhi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 February 1843, Delhi HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3716)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Delhi HG 3, scan 2 (COV-3716)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Delhi HG 3, scan 3 (COV-3716)

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Date

13 February 1843

Description

India 1843 Delhi to London entire folded letter, endorsed 'Per Steamer via Bombay', featuring red 'INDIA' oval and 'DELHIE/1843 FEBRUARY 13/PAID 10as' cachet, arrival markings.

Auction

Sephils

506, Lot 0072, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Delhi

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About this Delhi pre stamp cover

COV-3716 is a Delhi pre stamp cover of 13 February 1843 bearing the Delhi HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Delhi postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1843 Delhi to London entire folded letter, endorsed 'Per Steamer via Bombay', featuring red 'INDIA' oval and 'DELHIE/1843 FEBRUARY 13/PAID 10as' cachet, arrival markings.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 506 lot 0072 (2026).

3 images of COV-3716 are recorded; the Delhi HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1845.

Questions about COV-3716

What is COV-3716?: COV-3716 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 13 February 1843, bearing the Delhi HG 3 handstamp in red. India 1843 Delhi to London entire folded letter, endorsed 'Per Steamer via Bombay', featuring red 'INDIA' oval and 'DELHIE/1843 FEBRUARY 13/PAID 10as' cachet, arrival markings.
How scarce is the Delhi HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Delhi HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-3716?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 506 lot 0072 (2026).
When was COV-3716 posted?: COV-3716 is dated 13 February 1843, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 3 (1838–1845).

About this record

This 13 February 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Delhi HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 506, lot 0072, (2026).