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-590 posted?

COV-590 is dated 11 November 1816, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

COV-590

11 November 1816 Chittoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 November 1816, Chittoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-590) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chittoor HG 2, back (COV-590) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

11 November 1816

Description

1816 (Nov 11): Entire letter from Chittoor to Madras, with negative circular "CHITTOOR / POST OFFICE" postmark (Giles No. 2, 1816-19, 'rare'), manuscript "ppd 3 As" (postage paid 3 annas) rate, full content from the well known correspondence to Thomas Fiott de Havilland, at that time Major and Superintending Engineer at Madras.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Auction 309-320, Lot 1137

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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-590 is a Chittoor pre stamp cover of 11 November 1816 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 Corinphila Auctions Auction 309-320 lot 1137.

2 images of COV-590 are recorded (front, back); the Chittoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1816–1820.

Questions about COV-590

What is COV-590?: COV-590 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 11 November 1816, bearing the Chittoor HG 2 handstamp in black. 1816 (Nov 11): Entire letter from Chittoor to Madras, with negative circular "CHITTOOR / POST OFFICE" postmark (Giles No. 2, 1816-19, 'rare'), manuscript "ppd 3 As" (postage paid 3 annas) rate, full content from the well known correspondence to Thomas Fiott de Havilland, at that time Major and Superintending Engineer at Madras.
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-590?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions Auction 309-320 lot 1137.
When was COV-590 posted?: COV-590 is dated 11 November 1816, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 2 (1816–1820).

About this record

This 11 November 1816 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 Corinphila Auctions, Auction 309-320, lot 1137.