How scarce is the Simla HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Simla HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1854.

When was COV-3658 posted?

COV-3658 is dated 30 June 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 7 (1849–1854).

COV-3658

30 June 1852 Simla Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 June 1852, Simla HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-3658)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Simla HG 7, scan 2 (COV-3658)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Simla HG 7, scan 3 (COV-3658)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

30 June 1852

Description

India 1852 entire folded letter from Simla (Giles Type 7) to Gujranwala with handstamped postmark dated 30 June, bearing '7-As' in black. Notable for its postal history significance.

Auction

Sephils

549, Lot 0094, (2026)

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-3658 is a Simla pre stamp cover of 30 June 1852 bearing the Simla HG 7 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?

India 1852 entire folded letter from Simla (Giles Type 7) to Gujranwala with handstamped postmark dated 30 June, bearing '7-As' in black. Notable for its postal history significance.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 549 lot 0094 (2026).

3 images of COV-3658 are recorded; the Simla HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1854.

Questions about COV-3658

What is COV-3658?: COV-3658 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 30 June 1852, bearing the Simla HG 7 handstamp in black. India 1852 entire folded letter from Simla (Giles Type 7) to Gujranwala with handstamped postmark dated 30 June, bearing '7-As' in black. Notable for its postal history significance.
How scarce is the Simla HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Simla HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-3658?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 549 lot 0094 (2026).
When was COV-3658 posted?: COV-3658 is dated 30 June 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 7 (1849–1854).

About this record

This 30 June 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Simla HG 7 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 549, lot 0094, (2026).