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-390 posted?

COV-390 is dated 7 January 1819, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

COV-390

7 January 1819 Chittoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 January 1819, Chittoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-390) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chittoor HG 2, back (COV-390) — back

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Date

7 January 1819

Description

India, Chittoor, 1819, "CHITTOOR POST OFFICE" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 2). Fairly well-struck and legible strike on back of folded letter datelined "Chittore 7th January 1819" , addressed to Madras, manuscript "Pd 4 As" rate marking, Madras (Jan. 9) arrival datestamp, couple slightly toned file folds (mild one affecting Chittoor marking), otherwise Very Fine, noted as "rare" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10051, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-390 is a Chittoor pre stamp cover of 7 January 1819 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 9042 lot 10051.

2 images of COV-390 are recorded (front, back); the Chittoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1816–1820.

Questions about COV-390

What is COV-390?: COV-390 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 7 January 1819, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Chittoor, 1819, "CHITTOOR POST OFFICE" Negative Intaglio Handstamp (Giles 2). Fairly well-struck and legible strike on back of folded letter datelined "Chittore 7th January 1819" , addressed to Madras, manuscript "Pd 4 As" rate marking, Madras (Jan. 9) arrival datestamp, couple slightly toned file folds (mild one affecting Chittoor marking), otherwise Very 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-390?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10051.
When was COV-390 posted?: COV-390 is dated 7 January 1819, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

About this record

This 7 January 1819 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 9042, lot 10051.