COV-5673 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saharunpore, North Western Provinces of 15 June 1845, bearing the Saharunpore HG 3 handstamp in black. 1845 (15 June) Small cover with contents addressed locally from Saharunpore (Giles 3 ‘Weight/tola’).

How scarce is the Saharunpore HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Saharunpore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1849.

When was COV-5673 posted?

COV-5673 is dated 15 June 1845, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 3 (1842–1849).

COV-5673

15 June 1845 Saharunpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 June 1845, Saharunpore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-5673) — front

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Date

15 June 1845

Description

1845 (15 June) Small cover with contents addressed locally from Saharunpore (Giles 3 ‘Weight/tola’).

Auction

India Study Circle

Auction No. 172a, Lot 005, (2017)

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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-5673 is a Saharunpore pre stamp cover of 15 June 1845 bearing the Saharunpore HG 3 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?

1845 (15 June) Small cover with contents addressed locally from Saharunpore (Giles 3 ‘Weight/tola’).

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle Auction No. 172a lot 005 (2017).

1 image of COV-5673 is recorded (front); the Saharunpore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1849.

Questions about COV-5673

What is COV-5673?: COV-5673 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saharunpore, North Western Provinces of 15 June 1845, bearing the Saharunpore HG 3 handstamp in black. 1845 (15 June) Small cover with contents addressed locally from Saharunpore (Giles 3 ‘Weight/tola’).
How scarce is the Saharunpore HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Saharunpore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-5673?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle Auction No. 172a lot 005 (2017).
When was COV-5673 posted?: COV-5673 is dated 15 June 1845, within the recorded period of use of Saharunpore HG 3 (1842–1849).

About this record

This 15 June 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saharunpore HG 3 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 India Study Circle, Auction No. 172a, lot 005, (2017).