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-227 posted?

COV-227 is dated 9 June 1817, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

COV-227

9 June 1817 Chittoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 June 1817, Chittoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-227) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chittoor HG 2, back (COV-227) — back

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Date

9 June 1817

Description

India, Chittoor, 1817, "CHITTOOR POST OFFICE" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 2). Mostly legible strike over flap with manuscript "Chittoor the 9th June 1817" despatch date marking on folded letter to Madras, manuscript "Post Paid 3 fs" rate notation, Madras (Jun. 11) arrival datestamp, cover with couple minor file folds, still Fine, noted as rare by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10034, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-227 is a Chittoor pre stamp cover of 9 June 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10034.

2 images of COV-227 are recorded (front, back); the Chittoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1816–1820.

Questions about COV-227

What is COV-227?: COV-227 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 9 June 1817, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Chittoor, 1817, "CHITTOOR POST OFFICE" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 2). Mostly legible strike over flap with manuscript "Chittoor the 9th June 1817" despatch date marking on folded letter to Madras, manuscript "Post Paid 3 fs" rate notation, Madras (Jun. 11) arrival datestamp, cover with couple minor file folds, still Fine, noted as rare by Giles
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-227?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10034.
When was COV-227 posted?: COV-227 is dated 9 June 1817, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

About this record

This 9 June 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10034.