How scarce is the Lodianah HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Lodianah HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1842.

When was COV-5160 posted?

COV-5160 is dated 21 September 1842, within the recorded period of use of Lodianah HG 9 (1837–1842).

COV-5160

21 September 1842 Lodianah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 September 1842, Lodianah HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-5160)

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Date

21 September 1842

Description

Afghanistan Postal History First Afghan War 1842 (21 Sept.) miniature letter from Captain William Riddell to his wife in Indore, headed "Major General Pollocks Camp at Cabool" , with framed "loodiana/bearing" rated 5as. and scarce framed "l.p.o" both on the reverse; interesting contents regarding prisoners; fine and scarce. Photo provenance: Horst Dietrich, November 2003 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Auction

Spink

The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025), Lot 1604

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Other recorded marks at Lodianah

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Lodianah 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 Lodianah pre stamp cover

COV-5160 is a Lodianah pre stamp cover of 21 September 1842 bearing the Lodianah HG 9 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Lodianah postal history — the office known today as Ludhiana, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025) lot 1604.

1 image of COV-5160 is recorded; the Lodianah HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1842.

Questions about COV-5160

What is COV-5160?: COV-5160 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Lodianah, Punjab of 21 September 1842, bearing the Lodianah HG 9 handstamp in black. Afghanistan Postal History First Afghan War 1842 (21 Sept.) miniature letter from Captain William Riddell to his wife in Indore, headed "Major General Pollocks Camp at Cabool" , with framed "loodiana/bearing" rated 5as. and scarce framed "l.p.o" both on the reverse; interesting contents regarding prisoners; fine and scarce. Photo provenance: Horst Dietrich, November 2003 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
How scarce is the Lodianah HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Lodianah HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1842.
What is the provenance of COV-5160?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025) lot 1604.
When was COV-5160 posted?: COV-5160 is dated 21 September 1842, within the recorded period of use of Lodianah HG 9 (1837–1842).

About this record

This 21 September 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Lodianah HG 9 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 37 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025), lot 1604.