COV-1080 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jubbulpore, North Western Provinces of 21 August 1836, bearing the Jubbulpore HG 1 handstamp in black. Jubbulpore: 1836 (21 Aug.) entire letter to Azinghur showing scarce double oval "JUBBULPORE/POST raro/18" (HG - 1) falr to good strike with "Paid 7 as" in ms. on front

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

The census grades Jubbulpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1837.

When was COV-1080 posted?

COV-1080 is dated 21 August 1836, within the recorded period of use of Jubbulpore HG 1 (1832–1837).

COV-1080

21 August 1836 Jubbulpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 August 1836, Jubbulpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1080) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jubbulpore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1080)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Jubbulpore HG 1, front (COV-1080) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

21 August 1836

Description

Jubbulpore: 1836 (21 Aug.) entire letter to Azinghur showing scarce double oval "JUBBULPORE/POST raro/18" (HG - 1) falr to good strike with "Paid 7 as" in ms. on front

Auction

Spink

Lot 105

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Jubbulpore

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Jubbulpore 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 Jubbulpore pre stamp cover

COV-1080 is a Jubbulpore pre stamp cover of 21 August 1836 bearing the Jubbulpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Jubbulpore postal history — the office known today as Jabalpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Jubbulpore: 1836 (21 Aug.) entire letter to Azinghur showing scarce double oval "JUBBULPORE/POST raro/18" (HG - 1) falr to good strike with "Paid 7 as" in ms. on front

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 105.

3 images of COV-1080 are recorded (front); the Jubbulpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-1080

What is COV-1080?: COV-1080 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Jubbulpore, North Western Provinces of 21 August 1836, bearing the Jubbulpore HG 1 handstamp in black. Jubbulpore: 1836 (21 Aug.) entire letter to Azinghur showing scarce double oval "JUBBULPORE/POST raro/18" (HG - 1) falr to good strike with "Paid 7 as" in ms. on front
How scarce is the Jubbulpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Jubbulpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1080?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 105.
When was COV-1080 posted?: COV-1080 is dated 21 August 1836, within the recorded period of use of Jubbulpore HG 1 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 21 August 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Jubbulpore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 105.