COV-5440 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuseerabad, North Western Provinces of 18 October 1843, bearing the Nuseerabad HG 2 handstamp in black.

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

The census grades Nuseerabad HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1845.

When was COV-5440 posted?

COV-5440 is dated 18 October 1843, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 2 (1838–1845).

COV-5440

18 October 1843 Nuseerabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 October 1843, Nuseerabad HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5440) — front

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Date

18 October 1843

Auction

India Study Circle

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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-5440 is a Nuseerabad pre stamp cover of 18 October 1843 bearing the Nuseerabad HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Nuseerabad postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle.

1 image of COV-5440 is recorded (front); the Nuseerabad HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1845.

Questions about COV-5440

What is COV-5440?: COV-5440 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Nuseerabad, North Western Provinces of 18 October 1843, bearing the Nuseerabad HG 2 handstamp in black.
How scarce is the Nuseerabad HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Nuseerabad HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-5440?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle.
When was COV-5440 posted?: COV-5440 is dated 18 October 1843, within the recorded period of use of Nuseerabad HG 2 (1838–1845).

About this record

This 18 October 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Nuseerabad HG 2 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 India Study Circle.