COV-922 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 20 March 1830, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830 Entire from Chandernagore (French India) to Calcutta, reverse with type 1 oval despatch ds in black with arrival ds adjacent, 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.

When was COV-922 posted?

COV-922 is dated 20 March 1830, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-922

20 March 1830 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 March 1830, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-922)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, front (COV-922) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

20 March 1830

Description

1830 Entire from Chandernagore (French India) to Calcutta, reverse with type 1 oval despatch ds in black with arrival ds adjacent, rare

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 50341

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-922 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 20 March 1830 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?

1830 Entire from Chandernagore (French India) to Calcutta, reverse with type 1 oval despatch ds in black with arrival ds adjacent, rare

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 50341.

2 images of COV-922 are recorded (front); the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-922

What is COV-922?: COV-922 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 20 March 1830, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1830 Entire from Chandernagore (French India) to Calcutta, reverse with type 1 oval despatch ds in black with arrival ds adjacent, 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-922?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 50341.
When was COV-922 posted?: COV-922 is dated 20 March 1830, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 20 March 1830 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 David Feldman, lot 50341.