COV-2027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gujranwala, Punjab of 10 July 1852, bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp in black. 1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.

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-2027 posted?

COV-2027 is dated 10 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Gujranwala HG 1 (1843–1853).

COV-2027

10 July 1852 Gujranwala Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 July 1852, Gujranwala HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2027)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

10 July 1852

Description

1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 3

Same office

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-2027 is a Gujranwala pre stamp cover of 10 July 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 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 3.

1 image of COV-2027 is recorded; the Gujranwala HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1853.

Questions about COV-2027

What is COV-2027?: COV-2027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gujranwala, Punjab of 10 July 1852, bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp in black. 1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.
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-2027?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 3.
When was COV-2027 posted?: COV-2027 is dated 10 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Gujranwala HG 1 (1843–1853).

About this record

This 10 July 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 India Study Circle, lot 3.