COV-4149 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kangra, Punjab of 29 November 1837, bearing the Kangra HG 2 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Kangra to Umritsur with HG2 handstamp of "Kangra/ 182/ Bearing" with "29/11/37" in black written in manuscript, posted on 29th November 1837.

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

The census grades Kangra HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1848.

When was COV-4149 posted?

COV-4149 is dated 29 November 1837, within the recorded period of use of Kangra HG 2 (1837–1848).

COV-4149

29 November 1837 Kangra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 November 1837, Kangra HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4149) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

29 November 1837

Description

Entire posted from Kangra to Umritsur with HG2 handstamp of "Kangra/ 182/ Bearing" with "29/11/37" in black written in manuscript, posted on 29th November 1837.

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Other recorded marks at Kangra

3 marks

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

COV-4149 is a Kangra pre stamp cover of 29 November 1837 bearing the Kangra HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kangra postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Entire posted from Kangra to Umritsur with HG2 handstamp of "Kangra/ 182/ Bearing" with "29/11/37" in black written in manuscript, posted on 29th November 1837.

1 image of COV-4149 is recorded (front); the Kangra HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1848.

Questions about COV-4149

What is COV-4149?: COV-4149 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kangra, Punjab of 29 November 1837, bearing the Kangra HG 2 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Kangra to Umritsur with HG2 handstamp of "Kangra/ 182/ Bearing" with "29/11/37" in black written in manuscript, posted on 29th November 1837.
How scarce is the Kangra HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kangra HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1848.
When was COV-4149 posted?: COV-4149 is dated 29 November 1837, within the recorded period of use of Kangra HG 2 (1837–1848).

About this record

This 29 November 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kangra HG 2 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far.