COV-3409 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cannanore, Madras Presidency of 12 May 1830, bearing the Cannanore HG 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from cannanore (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 12 May 1830. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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

The census grades Cannanore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.

When was COV-3409 posted?

COV-3409 is dated 12 May 1830, within the recorded period of use of Cannanore HG 3 (1825–1837).

COV-3409

12 May 1830 Cannanore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 May 1830, Cannanore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3409) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

12 May 1830

Description

Postal cover from cannanore (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 12 May 1830. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-3409 is a Cannanore pre stamp cover of 12 May 1830 bearing the Cannanore HG 3 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?

Postal cover from cannanore (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 12 May 1830. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

1 image of COV-3409 is recorded (front); the Cannanore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-3409

What is COV-3409?: COV-3409 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cannanore, Madras Presidency of 12 May 1830, bearing the Cannanore HG 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from cannanore (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 12 May 1830. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Cannanore HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cannanore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.
When was COV-3409 posted?: COV-3409 is dated 12 May 1830, within the recorded period of use of Cannanore HG 3 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 12 May 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cannanore HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded.