COV-916 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 27 August 1835, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp in black. 1835 Folded entire from Kurnal to Sabathoo, bearing black boxed KURNAL/POST PAID on reverse, paying the 3 annas rate, mounted on album page plus transcription of enclosed letter, scarce

How scarce is the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1837.

When was COV-916 posted?

COV-916 is dated 27 August 1835, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

COV-916

27 August 1835 Kurnaul (NWP) Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 August 1835, Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-916)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1, scan 2 (COV-916)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

27 August 1835

Description

1835 Folded entire from Kurnal to Sabathoo, bearing black boxed KURNAL/POST PAID on reverse, paying the 3 annas rate, mounted on album page plus transcription of enclosed letter, scarce

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 31523

Same office

Other recorded marks at Kurnaul (NWP)

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Kurnaul (NWP) 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 Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover

COV-916 is a Kurnaul (NWP) pre stamp cover of 27 August 1835 bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kurnaul (NWP) postal history — the office known today as Karnal, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1835 Folded entire from Kurnal to Sabathoo, bearing black boxed KURNAL/POST PAID on reverse, paying the 3 annas rate, mounted on album page plus transcription of enclosed letter, scarce

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 31523.

2 images of COV-916 are recorded; the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1837.

Questions about COV-916

What is COV-916?: COV-916 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kurnaul (NWP), North Western Provinces of 27 August 1835, bearing the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp in black. 1835 Folded entire from Kurnal to Sabathoo, bearing black boxed KURNAL/POST PAID on reverse, paying the 3 annas rate, mounted on album page plus transcription of enclosed letter, scarce
How scarce is the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-916?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 31523.
When was COV-916 posted?: COV-916 is dated 27 August 1835, within the recorded period of use of Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 (1826–1837).

About this record

This 27 August 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kurnaul (NWP) HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 31523.