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-707 posted?

COV-707 is dated 19 September 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-707

19 September 1826 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 September 1826, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-707) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, back (COV-707) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

19 September 1826

Description

"Chandernagore Post Office 18__" Oval Datestamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3247, (2025)

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-707 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 19 September 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?

"Chandernagore Post Office 18__" Oval Datestamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3247 (2025).

2 images of COV-707 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-707

What is COV-707?: COV-707 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 19 September 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. "Chandernagore Post Office 18__" Oval Datestamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.
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-707?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3247 (2025).
When was COV-707 posted?: COV-707 is dated 19 September 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 19 September 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3247, (2025).