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-5634 posted?

COV-5634 is dated 29 May 1839, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 3 (1838–1845).

COV-5634

29 May 1839 Delhi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 May 1839, Delhi HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-5634)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Delhi HG 3, scan 2 (COV-5634)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

29 May 1839

Description

India, Delhi, 1839, "DELHIE/18__ May 29/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 3). Clear strike in red on back of 1839 folded letter to Nuseerabad, additional faint red strike (with "DELHIE" at bottom) which is unrecorded, bold red "Nuseerabad/Paid" framed handstamp (Jun. 2, Giles 1), cover with faint stains, otherwise Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 345, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Delhi

19 marks

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About this Delhi pre stamp cover

COV-5634 is a Delhi pre stamp cover of 29 May 1839 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 345 (2026).

2 images of COV-5634 are recorded; the Delhi HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1845.

Questions about COV-5634

What is COV-5634?: COV-5634 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Delhi, North Western Provinces of 29 May 1839, bearing the Delhi HG 3 handstamp in red. India, Delhi, 1839, "DELHIE/18__ May 29/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 3). Clear strike in red on back of 1839 folded letter to Nuseerabad, additional faint red strike (with "DELHIE" at bottom) which is unrecorded, bold red "Nuseerabad/Paid" framed handstamp (Jun. 2, Giles 1), cover with faint stains, otherwise Very Fine
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-5634?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 345 (2026).
When was COV-5634 posted?: COV-5634 is dated 29 May 1839, within the recorded period of use of Delhi HG 3 (1838–1845).

About this record

This 29 May 1839 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 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 345, (2026).