COV-1543 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gujranwala, Punjab of 16 June 1852, bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp in black. 1852 GUJRANWALA Bearing Giles 1 (recorded in black between Jun-Jul 1852 only) on folded letter from the Clark correspondence written by John Clarke

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

The census grades Gujranwala HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1853.

When was COV-1543 posted?

COV-1543 is dated 16 June 1852, within the recorded period of use of Gujranwala HG 1 (1843–1853).

COV-1543

16 June 1852 Gujranwala Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 June 1852, Gujranwala HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1543)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Gujranwala HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1543)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Gujranwala HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1543)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Gujranwala HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1543)

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Date

16 June 1852

Description

1852 GUJRANWALA Bearing Giles 1 (recorded in black between Jun-Jul 1852 only) on folded letter from the Clark correspondence written by John Clarke

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 22

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Other recorded marks at Gujranwala

3 marks

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

COV-1543 is a Gujranwala pre stamp cover of 16 June 1852 bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Gujranwala postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

1852 GUJRANWALA Bearing Giles 1 (recorded in black between Jun-Jul 1852 only) on folded letter from the Clark correspondence written by John Clarke

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 22.

4 images of COV-1543 are recorded; the Gujranwala HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1853.

Questions about COV-1543

What is COV-1543?: COV-1543 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gujranwala, Punjab of 16 June 1852, bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp in black. 1852 GUJRANWALA Bearing Giles 1 (recorded in black between Jun-Jul 1852 only) on folded letter from the Clark correspondence written by John Clarke
How scarce is the Gujranwala HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Gujranwala HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-1543?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 22.
When was COV-1543 posted?: COV-1543 is dated 16 June 1852, within the recorded period of use of Gujranwala HG 1 (1843–1853).

About this record

This 16 June 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 15, lot 22.