COV-2009 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sobathoo, Punjab of 14 April 1835, bearing the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp in black. Sobathoo: 1835 (14 Apr.) entire letter to Simla showing, on reverse, the soie example recorded of the framed "sonarnoo/posr pArD" d.s. (HG 1).

How scarce is the Sobathoo HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Sobathoo HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.

When was COV-2009 posted?

COV-2009 is dated 14 April 1835, within the recorded period of use of Sobathoo HG 1 (1825–1837).

COV-2009

14 April 1835 Sobathoo Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 April 1835, Sobathoo HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2009) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Sobathoo HG 1, scan 2 (COV-2009)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

14 April 1835

Description

Sobathoo: 1835 (14 Apr.) entire letter to Simla showing, on reverse, the soie example recorded of the framed "sonarnoo/posr pArD" d.s. (HG 1).

Auction

Spink

Lot 289

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Sobathoo

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Sobathoo 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 Sobathoo pre stamp cover

COV-2009 is a Sobathoo pre stamp cover of 14 April 1835 bearing the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Sobathoo postal history — the office known today as Subathu, Punjab. What is a pre stamp cover?

Sobathoo: 1835 (14 Apr.) entire letter to Simla showing, on reverse, the soie example recorded of the framed "sonarnoo/posr pArD" d.s. (HG 1).

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 289.

2 images of COV-2009 are recorded (front); the Sobathoo HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-2009

What is COV-2009?: COV-2009 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sobathoo, Punjab of 14 April 1835, bearing the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp in black. Sobathoo: 1835 (14 Apr.) entire letter to Simla showing, on reverse, the soie example recorded of the framed "sonarnoo/posr pArD" d.s. (HG 1).
How scarce is the Sobathoo HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Sobathoo HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2009?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 289.
When was COV-2009 posted?: COV-2009 is dated 14 April 1835, within the recorded period of use of Sobathoo HG 1 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 14 April 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Sobathoo HG 1 handstamp of the Punjab, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 289.