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-606 posted?

COV-606 is dated 23 May 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-606

23 May 1826 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 May 1826, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-606) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, back (COV-606) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

23 May 1826

Description

Chandernagor 1826: Entire letter from Chandernagor to Harrah via Kishnagore, struck on reverse with oval "CHANDERNAGORE / POST / OFFICE" handstamp in black with manuscript date (May 23) alongside (Hammond Giles type 1). Scarce and very fine.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Auction 291-297, Lot 520

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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-606 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 23 May 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 Corinphila Auctions Auction 291-297 lot 520.

2 images of COV-606 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-606

What is COV-606?: COV-606 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 23 May 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. Chandernagor 1826: Entire letter from Chandernagor to Harrah via Kishnagore, struck on reverse with oval "CHANDERNAGORE / POST / OFFICE" handstamp in black with manuscript date (May 23) alongside (Hammond Giles type 1). Scarce and very fine.
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-606?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions Auction 291-297 lot 520.
When was COV-606 posted?: COV-606 is dated 23 May 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 23 May 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 Corinphila Auctions, Auction 291-297, lot 520.