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-2073 posted?

COV-2073 is dated 17 April 1830, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-2073

17 April 1830 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 April 1830, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2073) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-2073)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, front (COV-2073) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

17 April 1830

Description

Chandernagore: 1830 (17 Apr.) entire letter to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the rare oval-framed "CHANDERNAGORE/POST/OFFICE" datestamp (HG 1, the latest recorded date of use) alongside Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G9). Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 391, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-2073 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 17 April 1830 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 391 (Oct. 2000).

5 images of COV-2073 are recorded (front); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-2073

What is COV-2073?: COV-2073 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 17 April 1830, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. Chandernagore: 1830 (17 Apr.) entire letter to Calcutta showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the rare oval-framed "CHANDERNAGORE/POST/OFFICE" datestamp (HG 1, the latest recorded date of use) alongside Calcutta G.P.O. c.d.s. (HG G9). Photo.
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-2073?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 391 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2073 posted?: COV-2073 is dated 17 April 1830, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 17 April 1830 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 Spink, lot 391, (Oct. 2000).