How scarce is the Karatchee HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Karatchee HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1856.

When was COV-1483 posted?

COV-1483 is dated 18 September 1855, within the recorded period of use of Karatchee HG 7 (1851–1856).

COV-1483

18 September 1855 Karatchee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 September 1855, Karatchee HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1483)

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Date

18 September 1855

Description

Postal cover from karatchee (sindh), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 September 1855. Note: Kurrachee — 18 Au 51, Paid (circular). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Provenance

Jochen Heddergott (from Edition D'Or released by Corinphila Auctions)

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Other recorded marks at Karatchee

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Karatchee 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 Karatchee pre stamp cover

COV-1483 is a Karatchee pre stamp cover of 18 September 1855 bearing the Karatchee HG 7 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Karatchee postal history — the office known today as Karachi, Sindh. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from karatchee (sindh), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 September 1855. Note: Kurrachee — 18 Au 51, Paid (circular). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Jochen Heddergott (from Edition D'Or released by Corinphila Auctions)

1 image of COV-1483 is recorded; the Karatchee HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1851–1856.

Questions about COV-1483

What is COV-1483?: COV-1483 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karatchee, Sindh of 18 September 1855, bearing the Karatchee HG 7 handstamp in red. Postal cover from karatchee (sindh), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Red. Dated 18 September 1855. Note: Kurrachee — 18 Au 51, Paid (circular). Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Karatchee HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Karatchee HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1856.
What is the provenance of COV-1483?: Jochen Heddergott (from Edition D'Or released by Corinphila Auctions)
When was COV-1483 posted?: COV-1483 is dated 18 September 1855, within the recorded period of use of Karatchee HG 7 (1851–1856).

About this record

This 18 September 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Karatchee HG 7 handstamp of the Sindh, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded.