COV-1954 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Juanpore, North Western Provinces of 18 March 1833, bearing the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp in black. Juanpore: lsll ls \l,rr. cnrirc lertel to p,11111 illrrlinq. on rc\cr\a. qtoJ olrl-tl-:unc(l '_lL-\\r,oril posr oFFrcr-//r,r pr)" iHG 1r.

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

The census grades Juanpore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.

When was COV-1954 posted?

COV-1954 is dated 18 March 1833, within the recorded period of use of Juanpore HG 1 (1830–1836).

COV-1954

18 March 1833 Juanpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 March 1833, Juanpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1954)

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Date

18 March 1833

Description

Juanpore: lsll ls \l,rr. cnrirc lertel to p,11111 illrrlinq. on rc\cr\a. qtoJ olrl-tl-:unc(l '_lL-\\r,oril posr oFFrcr-//r,r pr)" iHG 1r.

Auction

Spink

Lot 180

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Juanpore

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Juanpore is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

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About this Juanpore pre stamp cover

COV-1954 is a Juanpore pre stamp cover of 18 March 1833 bearing the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Juanpore postal history — the office known today as Jaunpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Juanpore: lsll ls \l,rr. cnrirc lertel to p,11111 illrrlinq. on rc\cr\a. qtoJ olrl-tl-:unc(l '_lL-\\r,oril posr oFFrcr-//r,r pr)" iHG 1r.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 180.

1 image of COV-1954 is recorded; the Juanpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1836.

Questions about COV-1954

What is COV-1954?: COV-1954 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Juanpore, North Western Provinces of 18 March 1833, bearing the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp in black. Juanpore: lsll ls \l,rr. cnrirc lertel to p,11111 illrrlinq. on rc\cr\a. qtoJ olrl-tl-:unc(l '_lL-\\r,oril posr oFFrcr-//r,r pr)" iHG 1r.
How scarce is the Juanpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Juanpore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1954?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 180.
When was COV-1954 posted?: COV-1954 is dated 18 March 1833, within the recorded period of use of Juanpore HG 1 (1830–1836).

About this record

This 18 March 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Juanpore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 180.