COV-3582 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lahore, Punjab of 25 July 1846, bearing the Lahore HG 2 handstamp in black. 184* pre-stamp cover with black cachet ``LAHORE/184* 25 JULY/BEARING 1as`` handstruck

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

The census grades Lahore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1849.

When was COV-3582 posted?

COV-3582 is dated 25 July 1846, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 2 (1843–1849).

COV-3582

25 July 1846 Lahore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 July 1846, Lahore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3582) — front

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Date

25 July 1846

Description

184* pre-stamp cover with black cachet ``LAHORE/184* 25 JULY/BEARING 1as`` handstruck

Auction

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Other recorded marks at Lahore

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About this Lahore pre stamp cover

COV-3582 is a Lahore pre stamp cover of 25 July 1846 bearing the Lahore HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Lahore postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

184* pre-stamp cover with black cachet ``LAHORE/184* 25 JULY/BEARING 1as`` handstruck

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

1 image of COV-3582 is recorded (front); the Lahore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1849.

Questions about COV-3582

What is COV-3582?: COV-3582 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lahore, Punjab of 25 July 1846, bearing the Lahore HG 2 handstamp in black. 184* pre-stamp cover with black cachet ``LAHORE/184* 25 JULY/BEARING 1as`` handstruck
How scarce is the Lahore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lahore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-3582?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3582 posted?: COV-3582 is dated 25 July 1846, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 2 (1843–1849).

About this record

This 25 July 1846 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lahore HG 2 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.