COV-1219 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lahore, Punjab of 1852, bearing the Lahore HG 7 handstamp in red. 1852 LAHOR P.O. Giles 7 on folded letter from Goojranwala to Simla with manuscript Bearing

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-1219 posted?

COV-1219 is dated 1852, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 7 (1850–1853).

COV-1219

1852 Lahore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1852, Lahore HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1219)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Lahore HG 7, scan 2 (COV-1219)

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Date

1852

Description

1852 LAHOR P.O. Giles 7 on folded letter from Goojranwala to Simla with manuscript Bearing

Auction

StampBay

5, Lot 17

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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-1219 is a Lahore pre stamp cover of 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?

1852 LAHOR P.O. Giles 7 on folded letter from Goojranwala to Simla with manuscript Bearing

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 5 lot 17.

2 images of COV-1219 are recorded; the Lahore HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1850–1853.

Questions about COV-1219

What is COV-1219?: COV-1219 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lahore, Punjab of 1852, bearing the Lahore HG 7 handstamp in red. 1852 LAHOR P.O. Giles 7 on folded letter from Goojranwala to Simla with manuscript Bearing
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-1219?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 5 lot 17.
When was COV-1219 posted?: COV-1219 is dated 1852, within the recorded period of use of Lahore HG 7 (1850–1853).

About this record

This 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 StampBay, 5, lot 17.