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

The census grades Ferozepore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1848.

When was COV-3703 posted?

COV-3703 is dated 10 May 1842, within the recorded period of use of Ferozepore HG 1 (1842–1848).

COV-3703

10 May 1842 Ferozepore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 May 1842, Ferozepore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3703)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ferozepore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3703)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ferozepore HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3703)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

10 May 1842

Description

India 1842 Cover from Ferozepore (Giles Type 1 - One of the earliest recorded) to Ludhiana featuring red 'Paid' marking. Handwritten script on both sides, indicative of early postal practices in the region.

Auction

Sephils

521, Lot 0098, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Ferozepore

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Ferozepore 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 Ferozepore pre stamp cover

COV-3703 is a Ferozepore pre stamp cover of 10 May 1842 bearing the Ferozepore HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Ferozepore postal history — the office known today as Firozpur, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 521 lot 0098 (2026).

3 images of COV-3703 are recorded; the Ferozepore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1848.

Questions about COV-3703

What is COV-3703?: COV-3703 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ferozepore, Punjab of 10 May 1842, bearing the Ferozepore HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1842 Cover from Ferozepore (Giles Type 1 - One of the earliest recorded) to Ludhiana featuring red 'Paid' marking. Handwritten script on both sides, indicative of early postal practices in the region.
How scarce is the Ferozepore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ferozepore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-3703?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 521 lot 0098 (2026).
When was COV-3703 posted?: COV-3703 is dated 10 May 1842, within the recorded period of use of Ferozepore HG 1 (1842–1848).

About this record

This 10 May 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ferozepore HG 1 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 521, lot 0098, (2026).