COV-3936 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuseerabad, North Western Provinces of 23 October 1846, bearing the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1846 pre-stamp cover sent from Nuseerabad (Giles #1) via Southampton to Lincolnshire

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

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

When was COV-3936 posted?

COV-3936 is dated 23 October 1846, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 1 (1838–1851).

COV-3936

23 October 1846 Nuseerabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 October 1846, Nuseerabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3936)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Nuseerabad HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3936)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

23 October 1846

Description

India 1846 pre-stamp cover sent from Nuseerabad (Giles #1) via Southampton to Lincolnshire

Auction

Sephils

87, Lot 0110, (2024)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Nuseerabad

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Nuseerabad 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 Nuseerabad pre stamp cover

COV-3936 is a Nuseerabad pre stamp cover of 23 October 1846 bearing the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Nuseerabad postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1846 pre-stamp cover sent from Nuseerabad (Giles #1) via Southampton to Lincolnshire

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 87 lot 0110 (2024).

2 images of COV-3936 are recorded; the Nuseerabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1851.

Questions about COV-3936

What is COV-3936?: COV-3936 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuseerabad, North Western Provinces of 23 October 1846, bearing the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1846 pre-stamp cover sent from Nuseerabad (Giles #1) via Southampton to Lincolnshire
How scarce is the Nuseerabad HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nuseerabad 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-3936?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 87 lot 0110 (2024).
When was COV-3936 posted?: COV-3936 is dated 23 October 1846, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 1 (1838–1851).

About this record

This 23 October 1846 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nuseerabad HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 14 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 87, lot 0110, (2024).