COV-1363 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saharunpore, North Western Provinces of 1829, bearing the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1829 SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE Pt. Pd. HG 1 on fl to London, CALCUTTA G.P.O SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER MARGATE. Scarce

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

The census grades Saharunpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1831.

When was COV-1363 posted?

COV-1363 is dated 1829, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 1 (1826–1831).

COV-1363

1829 Saharunpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1829, Saharunpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1363)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saharunpore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1363)

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Date

1829

Description

1829 SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE Pt. Pd. HG 1 on fl to London, CALCUTTA G.P.O SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER MARGATE. Scarce

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 39

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Other recorded marks at Saharunpore

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Saharunpore 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 Saharunpore pre stamp cover

COV-1363 is a Saharunpore pre stamp cover of 1829 bearing the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Saharunpore postal history — the office known today as Saharanpur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1829 SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE Pt. Pd. HG 1 on fl to London, CALCUTTA G.P.O SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER MARGATE. Scarce

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 39.

2 images of COV-1363 are recorded; the Saharunpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1831.

Questions about COV-1363

What is COV-1363?: COV-1363 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saharunpore, North Western Provinces of 1829, bearing the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1829 SAHARUNPORE POST OFFICE Pt. Pd. HG 1 on fl to London, CALCUTTA G.P.O SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER MARGATE. Scarce
How scarce is the Saharunpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Saharunpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1831.
What is the provenance of COV-1363?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 39.
When was COV-1363 posted?: COV-1363 is dated 1829, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 1 (1826–1831).

About this record

This 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saharunpore HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 8, lot 39.