COV-4276 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Buckker, Sindh of 18 October 1840, bearing the Buckker HG 1 handstamp in red. Postal cover from buckker (sindh), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 October 1840. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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

The census grades Buckker HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1844.

When was COV-4276 posted?

COV-4276 is dated 18 October 1840, within the recorded period of use of Buckker HG 1 (1840–1844).

COV-4276

18 October 1840 Buckker Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 October 1840, Buckker HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-4276)

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Date

18 October 1840

Description

Postal cover from buckker (sindh), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 October 1840. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Buckker

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Buckker 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 Buckker pre stamp cover

COV-4276 is a Buckker pre stamp cover of 18 October 1840 bearing the Buckker HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Buckker postal history, Sindh. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from buckker (sindh), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 October 1840. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

1 image of COV-4276 is recorded; the Buckker HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1844.

Questions about COV-4276

What is COV-4276?: COV-4276 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Buckker, Sindh of 18 October 1840, bearing the Buckker HG 1 handstamp in red. Postal cover from buckker (sindh), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 October 1840. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Buckker HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Buckker HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1844.
When was COV-4276 posted?: COV-4276 is dated 18 October 1840, within the recorded period of use of Buckker HG 1 (1840–1844).

About this record

This 18 October 1840 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Buckker HG 1 handstamp of the Sindh, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.