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-926 posted?

COV-926 is dated 14 March 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

COV-926

14 March 1827 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 March 1827, Chandernagore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-926)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

14 March 1827

Description

1827 Chandannagar–Khosalpur stampless letter (ex-Contractor)

Auction

Spink

Lot 440, (Dec. 1999)

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

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-926 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 14 March 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?

1827 Chandannagar–Khosalpur stampless letter (ex-Contractor)

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 440 (Dec. 1999).

1 image of COV-926 is recorded; the Chandernagore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1830.

Questions about COV-926

What is COV-926?: COV-926 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 14 March 1827, bearing the Chandernagore HG 1 handstamp in black. 1827 Chandannagar–Khosalpur stampless letter (ex-Contractor)
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-926?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 440 (Dec. 1999).
When was COV-926 posted?: COV-926 is dated 14 March 1827, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore HG 1 (1823–1830).

About this record

This 14 March 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 Spink, lot 440, (Dec. 1999).