COV-4632 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 29 September 1852, bearing the Simla HG 8 handstamp in red. 1850 Entire Letter to Simla with on reverse " GUJRANWALA trisegmented small rect. ds. with alongside scarce " LAHORE / P.O." oval hs , fine strike.

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-4632 posted?

COV-4632 is dated 29 September 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 8 (1852).

COV-4632

29 September 1852 Simla Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 September 1852, Simla HG 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-4632) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Simla HG 8, back (COV-4632) — back

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Date

29 September 1852

Description

1850 Entire Letter to Simla with on reverse " GUJRANWALA trisegmented small rect. ds. with alongside scarce " LAHORE / P.O." oval hs , fine strike.

Auction

Philaindia

Auction 7 Stamps and Covers, Lot 2, (Aug 22 2026)

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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-4632 is a Simla pre stamp cover of 29 September 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?

1850 Entire Letter to Simla with on reverse " GUJRANWALA trisegmented small rect. ds. with alongside scarce " LAHORE / P.O." oval hs , fine strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 7 Stamps and Covers lot 2 (Aug 22 2026).

2 images of COV-4632 are recorded (front, back); the Simla HG 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1852.

Questions about COV-4632

What is COV-4632?: COV-4632 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 29 September 1852, bearing the Simla HG 8 handstamp in red. 1850 Entire Letter to Simla with on reverse " GUJRANWALA trisegmented small rect. ds. with alongside scarce " LAHORE / P.O." oval hs , fine strike.
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-4632?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 7 Stamps and Covers lot 2 (Aug 22 2026).
When was COV-4632 posted?: COV-4632 is dated 29 September 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 8 (1852).

About this record

This 29 September 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 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia, Auction 7 Stamps and Covers, lot 2, (Aug 22 2026).