COV-1024 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Alleppy, Madras Presidency of 15 November 1830, bearing the Alleppy HG 1 handstamp in blue. Alleppy: 1830 (15 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland showing the very rare boxed "ALLEPPY/SHIP/LETTER" (HG1) in blue, fair to good strike, also boxed "DOVER/INDIA LETTER" etc

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

The census grades Alleppy HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830.

When was COV-1024 posted?

COV-1024 is dated 15 November 1830, within the recorded period of use of Alleppy HG 1 (1830).

COV-1024

15 November 1830 Alleppy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 November 1830, Alleppy HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1024)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

15 November 1830

Description

Alleppy: 1830 (15 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland showing the very rare boxed "ALLEPPY/SHIP/LETTER" (HG1) in blue, fair to good strike, also boxed "DOVER/INDIA LETTER" etc

Auction

Spink

Lot 7

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Alleppy

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Alleppy 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 Alleppy pre stamp cover

COV-1024 is an Alleppy pre stamp cover of 15 November 1830 bearing the Alleppy HG 1 handstamp, struck in blue, recorded in the census of Alleppy postal history — the office known today as Alappuzha, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Alleppy: 1830 (15 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland showing the very rare boxed "ALLEPPY/SHIP/LETTER" (HG1) in blue, fair to good strike, also boxed "DOVER/INDIA LETTER" etc

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 7.

1 image of COV-1024 is recorded; the Alleppy HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830.

Questions about COV-1024

What is COV-1024?: COV-1024 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Alleppy, Madras Presidency of 15 November 1830, bearing the Alleppy HG 1 handstamp in blue. Alleppy: 1830 (15 Nov.) entire letter to Scotland showing the very rare boxed "ALLEPPY/SHIP/LETTER" (HG1) in blue, fair to good strike, also boxed "DOVER/INDIA LETTER" etc
How scarce is the Alleppy HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Alleppy HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830.
What is the provenance of COV-1024?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 7.
When was COV-1024 posted?: COV-1024 is dated 15 November 1830, within the recorded period of use of Alleppy HG 1 (1830).

About this record

This 15 November 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Alleppy HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 7.