COV-1476 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karatchee, Sindh of 15 November 1849, bearing the Karatchee S3 handstamp in black. Originating in Bombay Nov. 11, 1849

How scarce is the Karatchee S3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Karatchee S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1851.

When was COV-1476 posted?

COV-1476 is dated 15 November 1849, within the recorded period of use of Karatchee S3 (1849–1851).

COV-1476

15 November 1849 Karatchee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 November 1849, Karatchee S3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1476)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Corinphila Auctions

Date

15 November 1849

Description

Originating in Bombay Nov. 11, 1849

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-1476 is a Karatchee pre stamp cover of 15 November 1849 bearing the Karatchee S3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Karatchee postal history — the office known today as Karachi, Sindh. What is a pre stamp cover?

Originating in Bombay Nov. 11, 1849

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

1 image of COV-1476 is recorded; the Karatchee S3 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1851.

Questions about COV-1476

What is COV-1476?: COV-1476 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karatchee, Sindh of 15 November 1849, bearing the Karatchee S3 handstamp in black. Originating in Bombay Nov. 11, 1849
How scarce is the Karatchee S3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Karatchee S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-1476?: Jochen Heddergott (from Edition D'Or released by Corinphila Auctions)
When was COV-1476 posted?: COV-1476 is dated 15 November 1849, within the recorded period of use of Karatchee S3 (1849–1851).

About this record

This 15 November 1849 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Karatchee S3 handstamp of the Sindh, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.