How scarce is the Tannah HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Tannah HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1846.

When was COV-1666 posted?

COV-1666 is dated 5 June 1839, within the recorded period of use of Tannah HG 1 (1845–1846).

COV-1666

5 June 1839 Tannah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 June 1839, Tannah HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1666)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

5 June 1839

Description

Feldman Description: 1839 Entire from Tannah to Lieut. A. Harvey, Madras Native Infantry, struck with very rare "Bassein Bearing" hs applied on reverse, an interesting & attractive showpiece, probably unique

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 10042

Same office

Other recorded marks at Tannah

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Tannah is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Tannah HG 2handstampRed1850–1854

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About this Tannah pre stamp cover

COV-1666 is a Tannah pre stamp cover of 5 June 1839 bearing the Tannah HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Tannah postal history — the office known today as Thane, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 10042.

1 image of COV-1666 is recorded; the Tannah HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1846.

Questions about COV-1666

What is COV-1666?: COV-1666 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tannah, Bombay Presidency of 5 June 1839, bearing the Tannah HG 1 handstamp in black. Feldman Description: 1839 Entire from Tannah to Lieut. A. Harvey, Madras Native Infantry, struck with very rare "Bassein Bearing" hs applied on reverse, an interesting & attractive showpiece, probably unique
How scarce is the Tannah HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Tannah HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1846.
What is the provenance of COV-1666?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 10042.
When was COV-1666 posted?: COV-1666 is dated 5 June 1839, within the recorded period of use of Tannah HG 1 (1845–1846).

About this record

This 5 June 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Tannah HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 10042.