COV-5006 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Noorpoor, Punjab of 19 July 1852, bearing the Noorpoor HG 2 handstamp in red. Cross-written entire from Noorpoor, Kangra District (37 miles from Dharmsala). NOORPOOR HG 2 (in black, should be red); via Bombay and Marseilles.

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-5006 posted?

COV-5006 is dated 19 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Noorpoor HG 2 (1852).

COV-5006

19 July 1852 Noorpoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 July 1852, Noorpoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5006)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

19 July 1852

Description

Cross-written entire from Noorpoor, Kangra District (37 miles from Dharmsala). NOORPOOR HG 2 (in black, should be red); via Bombay and Marseilles.

Auction

David Feldman

Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, Lot 50707, (2025)

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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.

Noorpoor HG 1handstampRed1851-52

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About this Noorpoor pre stamp cover

COV-5006 is a Noorpoor pre stamp cover of 19 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?

Cross-written entire from Noorpoor, Kangra District (37 miles from Dharmsala). NOORPOOR HG 2 (in black, should be red); via Bombay and Marseilles.

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).

1 image of COV-5006 is recorded; the Noorpoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1852.

Questions about COV-5006

What is COV-5006?: COV-5006 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Noorpoor, Punjab of 19 July 1852, bearing the Noorpoor HG 2 handstamp in red. Cross-written entire from Noorpoor, Kangra District (37 miles from Dharmsala). NOORPOOR HG 2 (in black, should be red); via Bombay and Marseilles.
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.
What is the provenance of COV-5006?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).
When was COV-5006 posted?: COV-5006 is dated 19 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Noorpoor HG 2 (1852).

About this record

This 19 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. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, lot 50707, (2025).