COV-2027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 10 July 1852, bearing the Simla HG 8 handstamp in red. 1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.

How scarce is the Simla HG 8 mark on this cover?

The census grades Simla HG 8 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852.

When was COV-2027 posted?

COV-2027 is dated 10 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 8 (1852).

COV-2027

10 July 1852 Simla Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 July 1852, Simla HG 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-2027)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

10 July 1852

Description

1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 3

Same office

Other recorded marks at Simla

9 marks

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About this Simla pre stamp cover

COV-2027 is a Simla pre stamp cover of 10 July 1852 bearing the Simla HG 8 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Simla postal history — the office known today as Shimla, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 3.

1 image of COV-2027 is recorded; the Simla HG 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1852.

Questions about COV-2027

What is COV-2027?: COV-2027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 10 July 1852, bearing the Simla HG 8 handstamp in red. 1852 (10 Jul) Entire from Gujranwala (Giles 1 slide bearing) and LAHOR / P.O to Simla (2-line Giles 8) Clarke correspondence.
How scarce is the Simla HG 8 mark on this cover?: The census grades Simla HG 8 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852.
What is the provenance of COV-2027?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 3.
When was COV-2027 posted?: COV-2027 is dated 10 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 8 (1852).

About this record

This 10 July 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Simla HG 8 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 India Study Circle, lot 3.