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-923 posted?

COV-923 is dated 10 January 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-923

10 January 1826 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 January 1826, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-923)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chandernagore HG 1, scan 2 (COV-923)

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Date

10 January 1826

Description

India 1826 entire from Chandernagore to Indigo factory, Addah Khoohallpour with very fine HG 1 of “CHANDERNAGORE/POST OFFICE/18(26)”, and additional manuscript “10 January” – probably the earliest known usage of this rare strike – a must for any serious French India collection.

Auction

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Auction 4, Lot 6

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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-923 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 10 January 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 StampBay Auction 4 lot 6.

2 images of COV-923 are recorded; the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-923

What is COV-923?: COV-923 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 10 January 1826, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1826 entire from Chandernagore to Indigo factory, Addah Khoohallpour with very fine HG 1 of “CHANDERNAGORE/POST OFFICE/18(26)”, and additional manuscript “10 January” – probably the earliest known usage of this rare strike – a must for any serious French India collection.
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-923?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Auction 4 lot 6.
When was COV-923 posted?: COV-923 is dated 10 January 1826, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 10 January 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 StampBay, Auction 4, lot 6.