COV-3781 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hansi, North Western Provinces of 5 January 1853, bearing the Hansi HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi (Giles #1) to Mussoorie, featuring a rare Landour red cachet and Hansi bearing mark. Includes black wax seal, significant postal history item.

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-3781 posted?

COV-3781 is dated 5 January 1853, within the recorded period of use of Hansi HG 1 (1852–1853).

COV-3781

5 January 1853 Hansi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 January 1853, Hansi HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3781)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hansi HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3781)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hansi HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3781)

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Date

5 January 1853

Description

India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi (Giles #1) to Mussoorie, featuring a rare Landour red cachet and Hansi bearing mark. Includes black wax seal, significant postal history item.

Auction

Sephils

436, 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-3781 is a Hansi pre stamp cover of 5 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 (Giles #1) to Mussoorie, featuring a rare Landour red cachet and Hansi bearing mark. Includes black wax seal, significant postal history item.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 436 lot 0100 (2025).

3 images of COV-3781 are recorded; the Hansi HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1852–1853.

Questions about COV-3781

What is COV-3781?: COV-3781 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hansi, North Western Provinces of 5 January 1853, bearing the Hansi HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1853 Folded Letter from Hansi (Giles #1) to Mussoorie, featuring a rare Landour red cachet and Hansi bearing mark. Includes black wax seal, significant postal history item.
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-3781?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 436 lot 0100 (2025).
When was COV-3781 posted?: COV-3781 is dated 5 January 1853, within the recorded period of use of Hansi HG 1 (1852–1853).

About this record

This 5 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, 436, lot 0100, (2025).