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

The census grades Lahore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1853.

When was COV-4150 posted?

COV-4150 is dated 18 March 1851, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 1 (1845–1853).

COV-4150

18 March 1851 Lahore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 March 1851, Lahore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-4150) — front

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Date

18 March 1851

Description

Entire posted from Lahore to England via Bombay and Marseilles having "Lahore/ 18 Mar 51/Paid" HG1 handstamp in dark red along with Bombay GPO handstamp in black, India oval handstamp for outgoing mail and other delivery marks. Postage for only inland was paid and remaining due was collected at England.

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Other recorded marks at Lahore

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Lahore 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 Lahore pre stamp cover

COV-4150 is a Lahore pre stamp cover of 18 March 1851 bearing the Lahore HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Lahore postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

1 image of COV-4150 is recorded (front); the Lahore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1853.

Questions about COV-4150

What is COV-4150?: COV-4150 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lahore, Punjab of 18 March 1851, bearing the Lahore HG 1 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Lahore to England via Bombay and Marseilles having "Lahore/ 18 Mar 51/Paid" HG1 handstamp in dark red along with Bombay GPO handstamp in black, India oval handstamp for outgoing mail and other delivery marks. Postage for only inland was paid and remaining due was collected at England.
How scarce is the Lahore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lahore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1853.
When was COV-4150 posted?: COV-4150 is dated 18 March 1851, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 1 (1845–1853).

About this record

This 18 March 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lahore HG 1 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded.