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-708 posted?

COV-708 is dated 17 November 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-708

17 November 1827 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 November 1827, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-708) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, back (COV-708) — back

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Date

17 November 1827

Description

India, (French Settlement), Chandernagore, 1826, "Chandernagore Post Office 18__" Oval Datestamp (Giles 1). Well struck and mostly complete strike with manuscript "(18)27" on back of folded letter datelined Nov. 17, 1827, addressed to Calcutta, red Calcutta (Nov. 18) arrival backstamp (affected by opening tear), Very Fine strike, Giles notes this handstamp was only used from 1820-1830 and is rare

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3248, (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-708 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 17 November 1827 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 No. 1325 lot 3248 (2025).

2 images of COV-708 are recorded (front, back); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-708

What is COV-708?: COV-708 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 17 November 1827, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. India, (French Settlement), Chandernagore, 1826, "Chandernagore Post Office 18__" Oval Datestamp (Giles 1). Well struck and mostly complete strike with manuscript "(18)27" on back of folded letter datelined Nov. 17, 1827, addressed to Calcutta, red Calcutta (Nov. 18) arrival backstamp (affected by opening tear), Very Fine strike, 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-708?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3248 (2025).
When was COV-708 posted?: COV-708 is dated 17 November 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 17 November 1827 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 3248, (2025).