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This 11 October 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calmeer Point HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 1 example recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, The Magnolia Collection: India Stamps and Postal History, Part 5, lot 79, (09/30/2025).
Date
11 October 1855
Description
India, 1854, 1a Red, Die II (4B; SG 14). Huge to large margins, cancelled by grid circle (Cooper Ty. 2c) with clear strike of red framed "TANJORE/T.T./PUTTOOCOTAH" semi-circle despatch handstamp with manuscript "11-10-55" date added on back of blue folded cover to Calimere, red framed Calimere (Oct. 15) arrival backstamp (unrecorded by Giles), flap with some mended tears which affect both postmarks, Very Fine, a particularly rare use of this district post, ex "Topaz"
Auction
The Magnolia Collection: India Stamps and Postal History, Part 5, Lot 79, (09/30/2025)
Provenance
Topaz Magnolia