COV-1984 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 25 July 1817, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from chittoor (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 July 1817. Note: Intaglio black on white. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-1984 posted?

COV-1984 is dated 25 July 1817, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

COV-1984

25 July 1817 Chittoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 July 1817, Chittoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1984)

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Date

25 July 1817

Description

Postal cover from chittoor (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 July 1817. Note: Intaglio black on white. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Provenance

Dr. Sita Bhateja

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-1984 is a Chittoor pre stamp cover of 25 July 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?

Postal cover from chittoor (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 July 1817. Note: Intaglio black on white. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Dr. Sita Bhateja

1 image of COV-1984 is recorded; the Chittoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1816–1820.

Questions about COV-1984

What is COV-1984?: COV-1984 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 25 July 1817, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from chittoor (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 25 July 1817. Note: Intaglio black on white. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-1984?: Dr. Sita Bhateja
When was COV-1984 posted?: COV-1984 is dated 25 July 1817, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

About this record

This 25 July 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.