COV-3057 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hansi, North Western Provinces of 25 September 1851, bearing the Hansi HG 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from hansi (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 September 1851. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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

The census grades Hansi HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1851.

When was COV-3057 posted?

COV-3057 is dated 25 September 1851, within the recorded period of use of Hansi HG 3 (1850–1851).

COV-3057

25 September 1851 Hansi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 September 1851, Hansi HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3057) — front

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Date

25 September 1851

Description

Postal cover from hansi (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 September 1851. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-3057 is a Hansi pre stamp cover of 25 September 1851 bearing the Hansi HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Hansi postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from hansi (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 September 1851. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

1 image of COV-3057 is recorded (front); the Hansi HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1851.

Questions about COV-3057

What is COV-3057?: COV-3057 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hansi, North Western Provinces of 25 September 1851, bearing the Hansi HG 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from hansi (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 September 1851. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Hansi HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hansi HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1851.
When was COV-3057 posted?: COV-3057 is dated 25 September 1851, within the recorded period of use of Hansi HG 3 (1850–1851).

About this record

This 25 September 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hansi HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.