COV-1216 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 24 March 1817, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. 1817 Rare intaglio CHITTOOR POST OFFICE Giles 2 addressed to Thomas Fiott de Havilland with scarce Madras GPO MX1 very early usage

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

The census grades Chittoor HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1816–1820.

When was COV-1216 posted?

COV-1216 is dated 24 March 1817, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

COV-1216

24 March 1817 Chittoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 March 1817, Chittoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1216)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chittoor HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1216)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chittoor HG 2, scan 3 (COV-1216)

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Date

24 March 1817

Description

1817 Rare intaglio CHITTOOR POST OFFICE Giles 2 addressed to Thomas Fiott de Havilland with scarce Madras GPO MX1 very early usage

Auction

StampBay

5, Lot 14

Same office

Other recorded marks at Chittoor

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Chittoor 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 Chittoor pre stamp cover

COV-1216 is a Chittoor pre stamp cover of 24 March 1817 bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Chittoor postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1817 Rare intaglio CHITTOOR POST OFFICE Giles 2 addressed to Thomas Fiott de Havilland with scarce Madras GPO MX1 very early usage

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 5 lot 14.

3 images of COV-1216 are recorded; the Chittoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1816–1820.

Questions about COV-1216

What is COV-1216?: COV-1216 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 24 March 1817, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. 1817 Rare intaglio CHITTOOR POST OFFICE Giles 2 addressed to Thomas Fiott de Havilland with scarce Madras GPO MX1 very early usage
How scarce is the Chittoor HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chittoor HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1816–1820.
What is the provenance of COV-1216?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 5 lot 14.
When was COV-1216 posted?: COV-1216 is dated 24 March 1817, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

About this record

This 24 March 1817 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 17 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 5, lot 14.