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-1987 posted?

COV-1987 is dated 15 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-1987

15 October 1827 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 October 1827, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1987)

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Date

15 October 1827

Description

Postal cover from chandernagore (bengal), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 15 October 1827. Note: Even though Giles mentioned it as rare, it has been changed to scarce as many more examples have surfaced.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Provenance

Dr. Sita Bhateja

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-1987 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 15 October 1827 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?

Dr. Sita Bhateja

1 image of COV-1987 is recorded; the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-1987

What is COV-1987?: COV-1987 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 15 October 1827, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from chandernagore (bengal), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 15 October 1827. Note: Even though Giles mentioned it as rare, it has been changed to scarce as many more examples have surfaced.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-1987?: Dr. Sita Bhateja
When was COV-1987 posted?: COV-1987 is dated 15 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 15 October 1827 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.