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-333 posted?

COV-333 is dated 10 August 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-333

10 August 1826 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 August 1826, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-333) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, back (COV-333) — back

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Date

10 August 1826

Description

India, French Settlement, Chandernagore, 1826, "Chandernagore/Post Office/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Complete strike with manuscript " (18) 26 10 August" date marking on back of folded letter to Indigo factory in "addah Khoohallgsour" (Kohalpur), minor stain from seal which just touches outer frame of handstamp, Very Fine strike of this French Settlement postal marking, Giles notes this handstamp was only used from 1820-1830 and is rare

Auction

Auktionen Gaertner

Park, Lot 2, (Mar. 2011)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10144, (Mar. 2025), — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia" "Park" Collection

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-333 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 10 August 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Park lot 2 (Mar. 2011); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10144 (Mar. 2025).

2 images of COV-333 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-333

What is COV-333?: COV-333 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 10 August 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, French Settlement, Chandernagore, 1826, "Chandernagore/Post Office/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Complete strike with manuscript " (18) 26 10 August" date marking on back of folded letter to Indigo factory in "addah Khoohallgsour" (Kohalpur), minor stain from seal which just touches outer frame of handstamp, Very Fine strike of this French Settlement postal marking, Giles notes this handstamp was only used from 1820-1830 and is rare
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-333?: Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Park lot 2 (Mar. 2011); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10144 (Mar. 2025).
When was COV-333 posted?: COV-333 is dated 10 August 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 10 August 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 Auktionen Gaertner, Park, lot 2, (Mar. 2011); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10144, (Mar. 2025).