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-2463 posted?

COV-2463 is dated 6 March 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-2463

6 March 1827 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 March 1827, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2463) — front

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Date

6 March 1827

Description

1827 Chandernagore – Uddak Khosalpore (now in Amta subdivision of Howrah district) inland entire, with Chandernagore Giles 1 "CHANDERNAGORE/POST/OFFICE/18.." despatch handstamp, date "6 March" & paid rate "৩০" (3A) written in the Bengali currency writing system (3A inland postage for a letter not exceeding 1 Tolah in weight, sent between 30 to 60 miles; Chandernagore–Uddak Khosalpore distance was around 40 miles) applied. No delivery mark applied.

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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-2463 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 6 March 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?

1 image of COV-2463 is recorded (front); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-2463

What is COV-2463?: COV-2463 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 6 March 1827, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1827 Chandernagore – Uddak Khosalpore (now in Amta subdivision of Howrah district) inland entire, with Chandernagore Giles 1 "CHANDERNAGORE/POST/OFFICE/18.." despatch handstamp, date "6 March" & paid rate "৩০" (3A) written in the Bengali currency writing system (3A inland postage for a letter not exceeding 1 Tolah in weight, sent between 30 to 60 miles; Chandernagore–Uddak Khosalpore distance was around 40 miles) applied. No delivery mark applied.
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-2463 posted?: COV-2463 is dated 6 March 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 6 March 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.