COV-1554 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Landour, North Western Provinces of 7 October 1833, bearing the Landour HG 2 handstamp in black. 1833 LANDOUR PtPd Giles 2 (used during the first year) on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. J Cartwright from Chas Stewart

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

The census grades Landour HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1835.

When was COV-1554 posted?

COV-1554 is dated 7 October 1833, within the recorded period of use of Landour HG 2 (1833–1835).

COV-1554

7 October 1833 Landour Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 October 1833, Landour HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1554)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1554)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 2, scan 3 (COV-1554)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 2, scan 4 (COV-1554)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 2, scan 5 (COV-1554)

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Date

7 October 1833

Description

1833 LANDOUR PtPd Giles 2 (used during the first year) on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. J Cartwright from Chas Stewart

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 33

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Other recorded marks at Landour

8 marks

8 other pre-1854 postal markings of Landour 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 Landour pre stamp cover

COV-1554 is a Landour pre stamp cover of 7 October 1833 bearing the Landour HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Landour postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1833 LANDOUR PtPd Giles 2 (used during the first year) on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. J Cartwright from Chas Stewart

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 33.

5 images of COV-1554 are recorded; the Landour HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1833–1835.

Questions about COV-1554

What is COV-1554?: COV-1554 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Landour, North Western Provinces of 7 October 1833, bearing the Landour HG 2 handstamp in black. 1833 LANDOUR PtPd Giles 2 (used during the first year) on folded letter to Dum Dum addressed to Capt. J Cartwright from Chas Stewart
How scarce is the Landour HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Landour HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-1554?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 33.
When was COV-1554 posted?: COV-1554 is dated 7 October 1833, within the recorded period of use of Landour HG 2 (1833–1835).

About this record

This 7 October 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Landour HG 2 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 StampBay, 15, lot 33.