How scarce is the Lahore HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Lahore HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1853.

When was COV-1015 posted?

COV-1015 is dated 1 November 1852, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 7 (1850–1853).

COV-1015

1 November 1852 Lahore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 November 1852, Lahore HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1015) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lahore HG 7, front (COV-1015) — front

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Date

1 November 1852

Description

India, Gujranwala, 1852, "GUJRANWALA/NOV. 1 1852/Bearing" Framed Datestamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck in Blackish Blue ink with manuscript "2as" rate added on back of folded letter to Captain Marshall in Umritsar, "LAHOR/P.O." oval handstamp (Giles 7), small edge tear at top, Very Fine and scarce

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10044

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

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-1015 is a Lahore pre stamp cover of 1 November 1852 bearing the Lahore HG 7 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Lahore postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10044.

2 images of COV-1015 are recorded (back, front); the Lahore HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1853.

Questions about COV-1015

What is COV-1015?: COV-1015 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lahore, Punjab of 1 November 1852, bearing the Lahore HG 7 handstamp in red. India, Gujranwala, 1852, "GUJRANWALA/NOV. 1 1852/Bearing" Framed Datestamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck in Blackish Blue ink with manuscript "2as" rate added on back of folded letter to Captain Marshall in Umritsar, "LAHOR/P.O." oval handstamp (Giles 7), small edge tear at top, Very Fine and scarce
How scarce is the Lahore HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lahore HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1850–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-1015?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10044.
When was COV-1015 posted?: COV-1015 is dated 1 November 1852, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 7 (1850–1853).

About this record

This 1 November 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lahore HG 7 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10044.