COV-2072 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 15 January 1823, bearing the Chandernagore MN 1 manuscript marking. Chandernagore: 1823 (15 Jan.) entire letter to Harrat showing, on reverse, manuscript "15th of Jany. 1823 CPO Post Paid 2"; a rare pre-handstamp period cover. CPO – Chandernagore Post Office.

How scarce is the Chandernagore MN 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Chandernagore MN 1 as 3 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1823.

When was COV-2072 posted?

COV-2072 is dated 15 January 1823, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore MN 1 (1819–1823).

COV-2072

15 January 1823 Chandernagore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 January 1823, Chandernagore MN 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2072)

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Date

15 January 1823

Description

Chandernagore: 1823 (15 Jan.) entire letter to Harrat showing, on reverse, manuscript "15th of Jany. 1823 CPO Post Paid 2"; a rare pre-handstamp period cover. CPO – Chandernagore Post Office.

Auction

Spink

Lot 389, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-2072 is a Chandernagore pre stamp cover of 15 January 1823 bearing the Chandernagore MN 1 manuscript marking, recorded in the census of Chandernagore postal history — the office known today as Chandannagar, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Chandernagore: 1823 (15 Jan.) entire letter to Harrat showing, on reverse, manuscript "15th of Jany. 1823 CPO Post Paid 2"; a rare pre-handstamp period cover. CPO – Chandernagore Post Office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 389 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2072 is recorded; the Chandernagore MN 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1819–1823.

Questions about COV-2072

What is COV-2072?: COV-2072 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chandernagore, Bengal Presidency of 15 January 1823, bearing the Chandernagore MN 1 manuscript marking. Chandernagore: 1823 (15 Jan.) entire letter to Harrat showing, on reverse, manuscript "15th of Jany. 1823 CPO Post Paid 2"; a rare pre-handstamp period cover. CPO – Chandernagore Post Office.
How scarce is the Chandernagore MN 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chandernagore MN 1 as 3 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1823.
What is the provenance of COV-2072?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 389 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2072 posted?: COV-2072 is dated 15 January 1823, within the recorded period of use of Chandernagore MN 1 (1819–1823).

About this record

This 15 January 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chandernagore MN 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark with 3 examples recorded in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 389, (Oct. 2000).