COV-1338 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Derah, Punjab of 10 August 1845, bearing the Derah HG 3 handstamp in black. 1845 DERAH DOON Bearing HG 3 (Giles records usage in 1848 only, this is used 3 years earlier) on fl from Cawnpore with CAWNPORE Bearing HG 10

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

The census grades Derah HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1848.

When was COV-1338 posted?

COV-1338 is dated 10 August 1845, within the recorded period of use of Derah HG 3 (1845–1848).

COV-1338

10 August 1845 Derah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 August 1845, Derah HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1338)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Derah HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1338)

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Date

10 August 1845

Description

1845 DERAH DOON Bearing HG 3 (Giles records usage in 1848 only, this is used 3 years earlier) on fl from Cawnpore with CAWNPORE Bearing HG 10

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 14

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Other recorded marks at Derah

3 marks

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

COV-1338 is a Derah pre stamp cover of 10 August 1845 bearing the Derah HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Derah postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

1845 DERAH DOON Bearing HG 3 (Giles records usage in 1848 only, this is used 3 years earlier) on fl from Cawnpore with CAWNPORE Bearing HG 10

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 14.

2 images of COV-1338 are recorded; the Derah HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1848.

Questions about COV-1338

What is COV-1338?: COV-1338 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Derah, Punjab of 10 August 1845, bearing the Derah HG 3 handstamp in black. 1845 DERAH DOON Bearing HG 3 (Giles records usage in 1848 only, this is used 3 years earlier) on fl from Cawnpore with CAWNPORE Bearing HG 10
How scarce is the Derah HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Derah HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-1338?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 14.
When was COV-1338 posted?: COV-1338 is dated 10 August 1845, within the recorded period of use of Derah HG 3 (1845–1848).

About this record

This 10 August 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Derah HG 3 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 8, lot 14.