COV-1282 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Landour, North Western Provinces of 3 July 1853, bearing the Landour HG 5 handstamp in red. 1853 HANSI Bearing HG 1 in black on fl to Mussoorie with LANDOUR JAN 6 1853 HG 5 in red alongside

How scarce is the Landour HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Landour HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852-54.

When was COV-1282 posted?

COV-1282 is dated 3 July 1853, within the recorded period of use of Landour HG 5 (1852-54).

COV-1282

3 July 1853 Landour Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 July 1853, Landour HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-1282)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 5, scan 2 (COV-1282)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Landour HG 5, scan 3 (COV-1282)

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Date

3 July 1853

Description

1853 HANSI Bearing HG 1 in black on fl to Mussoorie with LANDOUR JAN 6 1853 HG 5 in red alongside

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 32

Same office

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-1282 is a Landour pre stamp cover of 3 July 1853 bearing the Landour HG 5 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Landour postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1853 HANSI Bearing HG 1 in black on fl to Mussoorie with LANDOUR JAN 6 1853 HG 5 in red alongside

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 32.

3 images of COV-1282 are recorded; the Landour HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1852-54.

Questions about COV-1282

What is COV-1282?: COV-1282 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Landour, North Western Provinces of 3 July 1853, bearing the Landour HG 5 handstamp in red. 1853 HANSI Bearing HG 1 in black on fl to Mussoorie with LANDOUR JAN 6 1853 HG 5 in red alongside
How scarce is the Landour HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Landour HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852-54.
What is the provenance of COV-1282?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 32.
When was COV-1282 posted?: COV-1282 is dated 3 July 1853, within the recorded period of use of Landour HG 5 (1852-54).

About this record

This 3 July 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Landour HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 7, lot 32.