13 July 1852 Simla Cover

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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.

• Simla HG 1handstampBlack1832
• Simla HG 2handstampBlack1835-36
• Simla HG 3handstampRed1838-45
• Simla HG 4handstampBlack1849–1852
• Simla HG 5handstampRed1845–1850
• Simla HG 6handstampRed1845–1852

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Questions about COV-5355

What is COV-5355?

COV-5355 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Simla, Punjab of 13 July 1852, bearing the Simla HG 8 handstamp in red. India, Gujranwala, "GUJRANWALA/JUL. 13 1852/Bearing" Framed Datestamp (Giles 1). Bold strike with manuscript "5as" rate added on back of blue folded letter to Simla, "LAHOR/P.O." oval transit handstamp (Giles 7), red Simla (Jul. 23, Giles 8) arrvial backstamp, Very Fine and choice 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-5355?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10085 (2026).

When was COV-5355 posted?

COV-5355 is dated 13 July 1852, within the recorded period of use of Simla HG 8 (1852).