COV-4639 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moradabad, North Western Provinces of 1840, bearing the Moradabad HG 5 handstamp in red. 1840 Native Cover to Rampoor with on reverse "MORADABAD/FREE" oval shaped in red, fine strike.

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

The census grades Moradabad HG 5 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840.

When was COV-4639 posted?

COV-4639 is dated 1840, within the recorded period of use of Moradabad HG 5 (1840).

COV-4639

1840 Moradabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1840, Moradabad HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4639) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Moradabad HG 5, back (COV-4639) — back

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Date

1840

Description

1840 Native Cover to Rampoor with on reverse "MORADABAD/FREE" oval shaped in red, fine strike.

Auction

Philaindia

Auction 2 Phila India Stamps, Lot 2, (Aug 9, 2025)

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Other recorded marks at Moradabad

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Moradabad 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 Moradabad pre stamp cover

COV-4639 is a Moradabad pre stamp cover of 1840 bearing the Moradabad HG 5 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Moradabad postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1840 Native Cover to Rampoor with on reverse "MORADABAD/FREE" oval shaped in red, fine strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 2 Phila India Stamps lot 2 (Aug 9, 2025).

2 images of COV-4639 are recorded (front, back); the Moradabad HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840.

Questions about COV-4639

What is COV-4639?: COV-4639 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Moradabad, North Western Provinces of 1840, bearing the Moradabad HG 5 handstamp in red. 1840 Native Cover to Rampoor with on reverse "MORADABAD/FREE" oval shaped in red, fine strike.
How scarce is the Moradabad HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Moradabad HG 5 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840.
What is the provenance of COV-4639?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 2 Phila India Stamps lot 2 (Aug 9, 2025).
When was COV-4639 posted?: COV-4639 is dated 1840, within the recorded period of use of Moradabad HG 5 (1840).

About this record

This 1840 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Moradabad HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia, Auction 2 Phila India Stamps, lot 2, (Aug 9, 2025).