Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ
Date
4 August 1848
Description
Entire letter posted from Oogein with unrecorded "Oogein / Paid" HG1 handstamp in red with "4 August 1848" manuscript. This handstamp is unrecorded and post office is also not listed by Giles. probably a branch post office of Gwalior and Indore state. A unique copy.
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About this record
This 4 August 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Oogein HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark with 1 example recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Private.