COV-1187 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Alleppy, Madras Presidency of 12 July 1851, bearing the Alleppy HG 3 handstamp in red. Alleppy Paid/Bearing strike on fl

How scarce is the Alleppy HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Alleppy HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1857.

When was COV-1187 posted?

COV-1187 is dated 12 July 1851, within the recorded period of use of Alleppy HG 3 (1851–1857).

COV-1187

12 July 1851 Alleppy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 July 1851, Alleppy HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1187)

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Date

12 July 1851

Description

Alleppy Paid/Bearing strike on fl

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 13

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-1187 is an Alleppy pre stamp cover of 12 July 1851 bearing the Alleppy HG 3 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?

Alleppy Paid/Bearing strike on fl

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 13.

1 image of COV-1187 is recorded; the Alleppy HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1851–1857.

Questions about COV-1187

What is COV-1187?: COV-1187 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Alleppy, Madras Presidency of 12 July 1851, bearing the Alleppy HG 3 handstamp in red. Alleppy Paid/Bearing strike on fl
How scarce is the Alleppy HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Alleppy HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-1187?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 13.
When was COV-1187 posted?: COV-1187 is dated 12 July 1851, within the recorded period of use of Alleppy HG 3 (1851–1857).

About this record

This 12 July 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Alleppy HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 3, lot 13.