COV-5021 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jansi, North Western Provinces of 5 January 1842, bearing the Jansi HG 2 handstamp in red. Cover from Jansi, Central Provinces. JANSI Paid stamp in red (not listed by Giles), 5 Jan 1842, Rs1; HG SD9 overland mark; London PAID 27 Mar 1848, delivered Forres.

How scarce is the Jansi HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Jansi HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1849.

When was COV-5021 posted?

COV-5021 is dated 5 January 1842, within the recorded period of use of Jansi HG 2 (1839–1849).

COV-5021

5 January 1842 Jansi Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 January 1842, Jansi HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5021)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

5 January 1842

Description

Cover from Jansi, Central Provinces. JANSI Paid stamp in red (not listed by Giles), 5 Jan 1842, Rs1; HG SD9 overland mark; London PAID 27 Mar 1848, delivered Forres.

Auction

David Feldman

Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, Lot 50707, (2025)

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Other recorded marks at Jansi

2 marks

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

COV-5021 is a Jansi pre stamp cover of 5 January 1842 bearing the Jansi HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Jansi postal history — the office known today as Jhansi, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Cover from Jansi, Central Provinces. JANSI Paid stamp in red (not listed by Giles), 5 Jan 1842, Rs1; HG SD9 overland mark; London PAID 27 Mar 1848, delivered Forres.

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).

1 image of COV-5021 is recorded; the Jansi HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1849.

Questions about COV-5021

What is COV-5021?: COV-5021 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jansi, North Western Provinces of 5 January 1842, bearing the Jansi HG 2 handstamp in red. Cover from Jansi, Central Provinces. JANSI Paid stamp in red (not listed by Giles), 5 Jan 1842, Rs1; HG SD9 overland mark; London PAID 27 Mar 1848, delivered Forres.
How scarce is the Jansi HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jansi HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-5021?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).
When was COV-5021 posted?: COV-5021 is dated 5 January 1842, within the recorded period of use of Jansi HG 2 (1839–1849).

About this record

This 5 January 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jansi HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, lot 50707, (2025).