COV-5457 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ferozepore, Punjab of 11 November 1842, bearing the Ferozepore HG 2 handstamp in black.

How scarce is the Ferozepore HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Ferozepore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1846.

When was COV-5457 posted?

COV-5457 is dated 11 November 1842, within the recorded period of use of Ferozepore HG 2 (1839–1846).

COV-5457

11 November 1842 Ferozepore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 November 1842, Ferozepore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5457)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Feldman

Date

11 November 1842

Auction

David Feldman

Horst Dietrich, Lot 10034, (11/2003)

Provenance

Horst Dietrich

Same office

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-5457 is a Ferozepore pre stamp cover of 11 November 1842 bearing the Ferozepore HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, 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 David Feldman Horst Dietrich lot 10034 (11/2003).

1 image of COV-5457 is recorded; the Ferozepore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1846.

Questions about COV-5457

What is COV-5457?: COV-5457 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ferozepore, Punjab of 11 November 1842, bearing the Ferozepore HG 2 handstamp in black.
How scarce is the Ferozepore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ferozepore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1846.
What is the provenance of COV-5457?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman Horst Dietrich lot 10034 (11/2003).
When was COV-5457 posted?: COV-5457 is dated 11 November 1842, within the recorded period of use of Ferozepore HG 2 (1839–1846).

About this record

This 11 November 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ferozepore HG 2 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 29 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, Horst Dietrich, lot 10034, (11/2003).