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-461 posted?

COV-461 is dated 4 November 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-461

4 November 1826 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 November 1826, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-461) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, back (COV-461) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

4 November 1826

Description

India (French Settlement), Chandernagore, 1826, "Chandernagore/Post Office/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and complete strike with manuscript " (18) 26" and "4 Nover" date added (opening tear along left of strike) on folded letter to Khosalpoor, cover with splitting along internal folds, Very Fine strike of this French Settlement postal marking which Giles notes as "Rare" and used between 1820-1830

Auction

Spink

Dilip Shah, Lot 8, (Oct. 2001)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10122, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia" Dilip Shah

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-461 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 4 November 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 Spink Dilip Shah lot 8 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10122.

2 images of COV-461 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-461

What is COV-461?: COV-461 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 4 November 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. India (French Settlement), Chandernagore, 1826, "Chandernagore/Post Office/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and complete strike with manuscript " (18) 26" and "4 Nover" date added (opening tear along left of strike) on folded letter to Khosalpoor, cover with splitting along internal folds, Very Fine strike of this French Settlement postal marking which Giles notes as "Rare" and used between 1820-1830
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-461?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Dilip Shah lot 8 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10122.
When was COV-461 posted?: COV-461 is dated 4 November 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 4 November 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 Spink, Dilip Shah, lot 8, (Oct. 2001); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10122.