COV-1565 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Neemuch, North Western Provinces of 1839, bearing the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp in red. 1839 NEEMUCH Paid Giles 1 on folded letter addressed to Suptd. Mysore Princess, Calcutta, with Calcutta G.P.O. Giles G14 and boxed PM

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

The census grades Neemuch HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1851.

When was COV-1565 posted?

COV-1565 is dated 1839, within the recorded period of use of Neemuch HG 1 (1838–1851).

COV-1565

1839 Neemuch Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1839, Neemuch HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1565)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Neemuch HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1565)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Neemuch HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1565)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Neemuch HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1565)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Neemuch HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1565)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Neemuch HG 1, scan 6 (COV-1565)

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Date

1839

Description

1839 NEEMUCH Paid Giles 1 on folded letter addressed to Suptd. Mysore Princess, Calcutta, with Calcutta G.P.O. Giles G14 and boxed PM

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 44

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Other recorded marks at Neemuch

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Neemuch 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 Neemuch pre stamp cover

COV-1565 is a Neemuch pre stamp cover of 1839 bearing the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Neemuch postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1839 NEEMUCH Paid Giles 1 on folded letter addressed to Suptd. Mysore Princess, Calcutta, with Calcutta G.P.O. Giles G14 and boxed PM

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 44.

6 images of COV-1565 are recorded; the Neemuch HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1851.

Questions about COV-1565

What is COV-1565?: COV-1565 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Neemuch, North Western Provinces of 1839, bearing the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp in red. 1839 NEEMUCH Paid Giles 1 on folded letter addressed to Suptd. Mysore Princess, Calcutta, with Calcutta G.P.O. Giles G14 and boxed PM
How scarce is the Neemuch HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Neemuch HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-1565?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 44.
When was COV-1565 posted?: COV-1565 is dated 1839, within the recorded period of use of Neemuch HG 1 (1838–1851).

About this record

This 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Neemuch HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 15, lot 44.