COV-5012 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 17 May 1852, bearing the Simla HG 7 handstamp in black. Folded local letter, Simla. SIMLA / May 1852 / Bearing (similar to HG type 7, not described by Giles); to Goojranwala, Punjab.

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-5012 posted?

COV-5012 is dated 17 May 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 7 (1849–1854).

COV-5012

17 May 1852 Simla Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 May 1852, Simla HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-5012)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

17 May 1852

Description

Folded local letter, Simla. SIMLA / May 1852 / Bearing (similar to HG type 7, not described by Giles); to Goojranwala, Punjab.

Auction

David Feldman

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

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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-5012 is a Simla pre stamp cover of 17 May 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?

Folded local letter, Simla. SIMLA / May 1852 / Bearing (similar to HG type 7, not described by Giles); to Goojranwala, Punjab.

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

1 image of COV-5012 is recorded; the Simla HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1854.

Questions about COV-5012

What is COV-5012?: COV-5012 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 17 May 1852, bearing the Simla HG 7 handstamp in black. Folded local letter, Simla. SIMLA / May 1852 / Bearing (similar to HG type 7, not described by Giles); to Goojranwala, Punjab.
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-5012?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).
When was COV-5012 posted?: COV-5012 is dated 17 May 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 7 (1849–1854).

About this record

This 17 May 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 David Feldman, Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, lot 50707, (2025).