COV-1667 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Murree, Punjab of 1 October 1854, bearing the Murree HG 2 handstamp in red. First Day of Use of the 1854 Lithographs

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

The census grades Murree HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1854.

What is the provenance of COV-1667?

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 10060. Certificate: Holcombe.

When was COV-1667 posted?

COV-1667 is dated 1 October 1854, within the recorded period of use of Murree HG 2 (1854).

COV-1667

1 October 1854 Murree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 October 1854, Murree HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1667)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

1 October 1854

Description

First Day of Use of the 1854 Lithographs

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 10060

Certificates

Holcombe

Same office

Other recorded marks at Murree

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Murree is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Murree HG 1handstampRed1853

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About this Murree pre stamp cover

COV-1667 is a Murree pre stamp cover of 1 October 1854 bearing the Murree HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Murree postal history, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

First Day of Use of the 1854 Lithographs

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 10060.

1 image of COV-1667 is recorded; the Murree HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1854.

Questions about COV-1667

What is COV-1667?: COV-1667 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Murree, Punjab of 1 October 1854, bearing the Murree HG 2 handstamp in red. First Day of Use of the 1854 Lithographs
How scarce is the Murree HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Murree HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1854.
What is the provenance of COV-1667?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 10060. Certificate: Holcombe.
When was COV-1667 posted?: COV-1667 is dated 1 October 1854, within the recorded period of use of Murree HG 2 (1854).

About this record

This 1 October 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Murree HG 2 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 10060. Certified: Holcombe.