COV-5667 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gujranwala, Punjab of 19 September 1852, bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp in black. SIMLA 23 SEP 1852 GILES 8 - Red Scane GURJANNALA Gles SEP 19, 1852 Type) - 5A8 ( Blve. later than Maysz LAHOR P.O. Blak GIlES #7- Blal

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-5667 posted?

COV-5667 is dated 19 September 1852, within the recorded period of use of Gujranwala HG 1 (1843–1853).

COV-5667

19 September 1852 Gujranwala Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 September 1852, Gujranwala HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5667) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Gujranwala HG 1, back (COV-5667) — back

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Date

19 September 1852

Description

SIMLA 23 SEP 1852 GILES 8 - Red Scane GURJANNALA Gles SEP 19, 1852 Type) - 5A8 ( Blve. later than Maysz LAHOR P.O. Blak GIlES #7- Blal

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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-5667 is a Gujranwala pre stamp cover of 19 September 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?

SIMLA 23 SEP 1852 GILES 8 - Red Scane GURJANNALA Gles SEP 19, 1852 Type) - 5A8 ( Blve. later than Maysz LAHOR P.O. Blak GIlES #7- Blal

2 images of COV-5667 are recorded (front, back); the Gujranwala HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1853.

Questions about COV-5667

What is COV-5667?: COV-5667 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Gujranwala, Punjab of 19 September 1852, bearing the Gujranwala HG 1 handstamp in black. SIMLA 23 SEP 1852 GILES 8 - Red Scane GURJANNALA Gles SEP 19, 1852 Type) - 5A8 ( Blve. later than Maysz LAHOR P.O. Blak GIlES #7- Blal
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-5667 posted?: COV-5667 is dated 19 September 1852, within the recorded period of use of Gujranwala HG 1 (1843–1853).

About this record

This 19 September 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 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded.