How scarce is the Alleppy HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Alleppy HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1852.

When was COV-555 posted?

COV-555 is dated 15 March 1843, within the recorded period of use of Alleppy HG 2 (1840–1852).

COV-555

15 March 1843 Alleppy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 March 1843, Alleppy HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-555) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

15 March 1843

Description

1843 (15 Mar.) entire letter from Alleppey to Bordeaux overland via Bombay, with "india" oval and "paquebots/de la/méditerranée" h.s. on face; "aleppee/Paid" framed h.s. (HG 2) in red on reverse, with additional endorsement "P.P. to Bombay A10" and "Steam postage A9", also Marseilles transit (3 May) and Bordeaux arrival (5 May).

Auction

Spink

Lot 5123

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-555 is an Alleppy pre stamp cover of 15 March 1843 bearing the Alleppy HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Alleppy postal history — the office known today as Alappuzha, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 5123.

1 image of COV-555 is recorded (front); the Alleppy HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1852.

Questions about COV-555

What is COV-555?: COV-555 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Alleppy, Madras Presidency of 15 March 1843, bearing the Alleppy HG 2 handstamp in red. 1843 (15 Mar.) entire letter from Alleppey to Bordeaux overland via Bombay, with "india" oval and "paquebots/de la/méditerranée" h.s. on face; "aleppee/Paid" framed h.s. (HG 2) in red on reverse, with additional endorsement "P.P. to Bombay A10" and "Steam postage A9", also Marseilles transit (3 May) and Bordeaux arrival (5 May).
How scarce is the Alleppy HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Alleppy HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-555?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 5123.
When was COV-555 posted?: COV-555 is dated 15 March 1843, within the recorded period of use of Alleppy HG 2 (1840–1852).

About this record

This 15 March 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Alleppy HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 5123.