COV-1323 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 1849, bearing the Simla HG 4 handstamp in black. 1849 SIMLAH BEARING HG 4 on fl to Capt. John Clarke, Punjab

How scarce is the Simla HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Simla HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1852.

When was COV-1323 posted?

COV-1323 is dated 1849, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 4 (1849–1852).

COV-1323

1849 Simla Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1849, Simla HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1323)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Simla HG 4, scan 2 (COV-1323)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Simla HG 4, scan 3 (COV-1323)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of StampBay Auctions

Date

1849

Description

1849 SIMLAH BEARING HG 4 on fl to Capt. John Clarke, Punjab

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 51

Same office

Other recorded marks at Simla

9 marks

9 other pre-1854 postal markings of Simla 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 Simla pre stamp cover

COV-1323 is a Simla pre stamp cover of 1849 bearing the Simla HG 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Simla postal history — the office known today as Shimla, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

1849 SIMLAH BEARING HG 4 on fl to Capt. John Clarke, Punjab

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 51.

3 images of COV-1323 are recorded; the Simla HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1852.

Questions about COV-1323

What is COV-1323?: COV-1323 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 1849, bearing the Simla HG 4 handstamp in black. 1849 SIMLAH BEARING HG 4 on fl to Capt. John Clarke, Punjab
How scarce is the Simla HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Simla HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-1323?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 51.
When was COV-1323 posted?: COV-1323 is dated 1849, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 4 (1849–1852).

About this record

This 1849 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Simla HG 4 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 7, lot 51.