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COV-3990

24 July 1852 Noorpoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 July 1852, Noorpoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3990)
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Pre-stamp cover of India — Noorpoor HG 2, back (COV-3990)
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Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

24 July 1852

Description

Entire posted from Noorpoor to Cardiff whales via Palmouth and Marsellies addressed to George Taylor Officer of the 20th Regiment with "Noorpoor/ Jul 24 1852/ Paid" HG2 handstamp with 14 annas postage paid as indicated in manuscript along with Calcutta Ship Letter and "India" handstamp in red along with other delivey marks. Letter written by John Hobart (1831-1918). Officer of the 20th Regiment Native Infantry (BENGAL ARMY - later in the 60th Rifles and a lieutenant colonel). - Letter to his father, Sir George TYLER of COTTRELL (1792-1862), Vice-Admiral, Member of Parliament (Glamorganshire, 1851-1857), at Cardiff (Wales).

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Other recorded marks at Noorpoor

1 mark

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

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About this Noorpoor pre stamp cover

COV-3990 is a Noorpoor pre stamp cover of 24 July 1852 bearing the Noorpoor HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Noorpoor postal history — the office known today as Nurpur, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Entire posted from Noorpoor to Cardiff whales via Palmouth and Marsellies addressed to George Taylor Officer of the 20th Regiment with "Noorpoor/ Jul 24 1852/ Paid" HG2 handstamp with 14 annas postage paid as indicated in manuscript along with Calcutta Ship Letter and "India" handstamp in red along with other delivey marks. Letter written by John Hobart (1831-1918). Officer of the 20th Regiment Native Infantry (BENGAL ARMY - later in the 60th Rifles and a lieutenant colonel). - Letter to his father, Sir George TYLER of COTTRELL (1792-1862), Vice-Admiral, Member of Parliament (Glamorganshire, 1851-1857), at Cardiff (Wales).

2 images of COV-3990 are recorded (front, back); the Noorpoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1852.

Questions about COV-3990

What is COV-3990?
COV-3990 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Noorpoor, Punjab of 24 July 1852, bearing the Noorpoor HG 2 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Noorpoor to Cardiff whales via Palmouth and Marsellies addressed to George Taylor Officer of the 20th Regiment with "Noorpoor/ Jul 24 1852/ Paid" HG2 handstamp with 14 annas postage paid as indicated in manuscript along with Calcutta Ship Letter and "India" handstamp in red along with other delivey marks. Letter written by John Hobart (1831-1918). Officer of the 20th Regiment Native Infantry (BENGAL ARMY - later in the 60th Rifles and a lieutenant colonel). - Letter to his father, Sir George TYLER of COTTRELL (1792-1862), Vice-Admiral, Member of Parliament (Glamorganshire, 1851-1857), at Cardiff (Wales).
How scarce is the Noorpoor HG 2 mark on this cover?
The census grades Noorpoor HG 2 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852.
When was COV-3990 posted?
COV-3990 is dated 24 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Noorpoor HG 2 (1852).

About this record

This 24 July 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Noorpoor HG 2 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded.