COV-1060 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cannanore, Madras Presidency of 3 February 1823, bearing the Cannanore HG 1 handstamp in black. Cannanore: 1823 (3 Feb.) entire letter to Bangalore showing a superb strike of the very rare "CANNANORE/POST PAID" in sepia (HG 1, two recorded). Outstanding.

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

The census grades Cannanore HG 1 as 3 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1820–1823.

When was COV-1060 posted?

COV-1060 is dated 3 February 1823, within the recorded period of use of Cannanore HG 1 (1820–1823).

COV-1060

3 February 1823 Cannanore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 February 1823, Cannanore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1060) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Santosh MS

Date

3 February 1823

Description

Cannanore: 1823 (3 Feb.) entire letter to Bangalore showing a superb strike of the very rare "CANNANORE/POST PAID" in sepia (HG 1, two recorded). Outstanding.

Auction

Spink

Lot 61

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor Santosh MS

Same office

Other recorded marks at Cannanore

8 marks

8 other pre-1854 postal markings of Cannanore 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 Cannanore pre stamp cover

COV-1060 is a Cannanore pre stamp cover of 3 February 1823 bearing the Cannanore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Cannanore postal history — the office known today as Kannur, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Cannanore: 1823 (3 Feb.) entire letter to Bangalore showing a superb strike of the very rare "CANNANORE/POST PAID" in sepia (HG 1, two recorded). Outstanding.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 61.

1 image of COV-1060 is recorded (front); the Cannanore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1820–1823.

Questions about COV-1060

What is COV-1060?: COV-1060 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cannanore, Madras Presidency of 3 February 1823, bearing the Cannanore HG 1 handstamp in black. Cannanore: 1823 (3 Feb.) entire letter to Bangalore showing a superb strike of the very rare "CANNANORE/POST PAID" in sepia (HG 1, two recorded). Outstanding.
How scarce is the Cannanore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cannanore HG 1 as 3 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1820–1823.
What is the provenance of COV-1060?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 61.
When was COV-1060 posted?: COV-1060 is dated 3 February 1823, within the recorded period of use of Cannanore HG 1 (1820–1823).

About this record

This 3 February 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cannanore HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 3 examples recorded in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 61.