Lot 40113 - 1851 Dharwar – Stampless Paid Cover — dated 11 February

1851 Dharwar – Stampless Paid Cover — dated 11 February 1851, bearing a clear rectangular “DHARWAR PAID” (HG3) handstamp with “6” annas postage paid in manuscript. Reverse showing “AM” handstamp together with G.P.O. transit/arrival marking. A fine and attractive example of early pre-adhesive postal usage from Dharwar, predating the introduction of Indian postage stamps.