COV-1164 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 1 September 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. Chandernagore HG 1 on cover, fine

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

The census grades Chandernagore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1830.

When was COV-1164 posted?

COV-1164 is dated 1 September 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-1164

1 September 1826 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 September 1826, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1164)

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Date

1 September 1826

Description

Chandernagore HG 1 on cover, fine

Auction

StampBay

2, Lot 4

Same office

Other recorded marks at Chandernagore

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Chandernagore 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 Chandernagore pre stamp cover

COV-1164 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 1 September 1826 bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Chandernagore postal history — the office known today as Chandannagar, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Chandernagore HG 1 on cover, fine

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 4.

1 image of COV-1164 is recorded; the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-1164

What is COV-1164?: COV-1164 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 1 September 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. Chandernagore HG 1 on cover, fine
How scarce is the Chandernagore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chandernagore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1830.
What is the provenance of COV-1164?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 4.
When was COV-1164 posted?: COV-1164 is dated 1 September 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 1 September 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 23 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 2, lot 4.