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-462 posted?

COV-462 is dated 13 November 1823, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-462

13 November 1823 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 November 1823, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-462) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, back (COV-462) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

13 November 1823

Description

India (French Settlement), Chandernagore, 1823, "Chandernagore/Post Office/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear strike with manuscript " (18) 23" and "13 Nover" date added on folded letter to Hurrah, Fine strike of this French Settlement postal marking which Giles notes as "Rare" and used between 1820-1830

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10123, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-462 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 13 November 1823 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10123.

2 images of COV-462 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-462

What is COV-462?: COV-462 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 13 November 1823, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. India (French Settlement), Chandernagore, 1823, "Chandernagore/Post Office/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear strike with manuscript " (18) 23" and "13 Nover" date added on folded letter to Hurrah, 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-462?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10123.
When was COV-462 posted?: COV-462 is dated 13 November 1823, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 13 November 1823 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10123.