COV-3764 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hansi, North Western Provinces of 13 January 1853, bearing the Hansi HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi to Mussoorie with Rare Error in 'H' of Hansi, Bearing Manuscript, Landour Arrival Mark, Giles Type 1, Historical Postal Document

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

The census grades Hansi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852–1853.

When was COV-3764 posted?

COV-3764 is dated 13 January 1853, within the recorded period of use of Hansi HG 1 (1852–1853).

COV-3764

13 January 1853 Hansi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 January 1853, Hansi HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3764)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hansi HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3764)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hansi HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3764)

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Date

13 January 1853

Description

India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi to Mussoorie with Rare Error in 'H' of Hansi, Bearing Manuscript, Landour Arrival Mark, Giles Type 1, Historical Postal Document

Auction

Sephils

464, Lot 0100, (2025)

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Other recorded marks at Hansi

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Hansi 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 Hansi pre stamp cover

COV-3764 is a Hansi pre stamp cover of 13 January 1853 bearing the Hansi HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Hansi postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi to Mussoorie with Rare Error in 'H' of Hansi, Bearing Manuscript, Landour Arrival Mark, Giles Type 1, Historical Postal Document

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 464 lot 0100 (2025).

3 images of COV-3764 are recorded; the Hansi HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1852–1853.

Questions about COV-3764

What is COV-3764?: COV-3764 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hansi, North Western Provinces of 13 January 1853, bearing the Hansi HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi to Mussoorie with Rare Error in 'H' of Hansi, Bearing Manuscript, Landour Arrival Mark, Giles Type 1, Historical Postal Document
How scarce is the Hansi HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hansi HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-3764?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 464 lot 0100 (2025).
When was COV-3764 posted?: COV-3764 is dated 13 January 1853, within the recorded period of use of Hansi HG 1 (1852–1853).

About this record

This 13 January 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hansi HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 464, lot 0100, (2025).