COV-3566 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ghazeepore, North Western Provinces of 14 August 1853, bearing the Ghazeepore HG 9 handstamp in red. 1853 pre-stamp entire with ``BENARES/AUG 15 1853/PAID`` & ``GHAZEEPORE/ 14 Aug 53/PAID ½a`` in red box cachets at back used from Ghazeepur to Benares

How scarce is the Ghazeepore HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Ghazeepore HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1858.

When was COV-3566 posted?

COV-3566 is dated 14 August 1853, within the recorded period of use of Ghazeepore HG 9 (1842–1858).

COV-3566

14 August 1853 Ghazeepore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 August 1853, Ghazeepore HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-3566) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ghazeepore HG 9, back (COV-3566) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ghazeepore HG 9, detail (COV-3566) — detail

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Date

14 August 1853

Description

1853 pre-stamp entire with ``BENARES/AUG 15 1853/PAID`` & ``GHAZEEPORE/ 14 Aug 53/PAID ½a`` in red box cachets at back used from Ghazeepur to Benares

Auction

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Other recorded marks at Ghazeepore

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10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Ghazeepore 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 Ghazeepore pre stamp cover

COV-3566 is a Ghazeepore pre stamp cover of 14 August 1853 bearing the Ghazeepore HG 9 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Ghazeepore postal history — the office known today as Ghazipur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1853 pre-stamp entire with ``BENARES/AUG 15 1853/PAID`` & ``GHAZEEPORE/ 14 Aug 53/PAID ½a`` in red box cachets at back used from Ghazeepur to Benares

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

3 images of COV-3566 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Ghazeepore HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1858.

Questions about COV-3566

What is COV-3566?: COV-3566 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ghazeepore, North Western Provinces of 14 August 1853, bearing the Ghazeepore HG 9 handstamp in red. 1853 pre-stamp entire with ``BENARES/AUG 15 1853/PAID`` & ``GHAZEEPORE/ 14 Aug 53/PAID ½a`` in red box cachets at back used from Ghazeepur to Benares
How scarce is the Ghazeepore HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ghazeepore HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-3566?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3566 posted?: COV-3566 is dated 14 August 1853, within the recorded period of use of Ghazeepore HG 9 (1842–1858).

About this record

This 14 August 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ghazeepore HG 9 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.