COV-1579 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab, bearing the Simla HG 4 handstamp in black. 184? SIMLAH BEARING Giles 4 but with frame broken in center right, on native cover to Loodiana

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.

COV-1579

Simla Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Simla HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1579)

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Description

184? SIMLAH BEARING Giles 4 but with frame broken in center right, on native cover to Loodiana

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 58

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-1579 is a Simla pre stamp cover 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?

184? SIMLAH BEARING Giles 4 but with frame broken in center right, on native cover to Loodiana

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 58.

1 image of COV-1579 is recorded; the Simla HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1852.

Questions about COV-1579

What is COV-1579?: COV-1579 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab, bearing the Simla HG 4 handstamp in black. 184? SIMLAH BEARING Giles 4 but with frame broken in center right, on native cover to Loodiana
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-1579?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 58.

About this record

This pre-1854 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, 15, lot 58.