How scarce is the Chittoor HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Chittoor HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1835.

When was COV-391 posted?

COV-391 is dated 13 February 1830, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 3 (1830–1835).

COV-391

13 February 1830 Chittoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 February 1830, Chittoor HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-391) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Chittoor HG 3, back (COV-391) — back

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Date

13 February 1830

Description

India, Chittoor, 1830, "CHITTOOR/POST PAID" Circular Handstamp (Giles 3). Bold strike with manuscript "13th February 1830" date and "A 5" rate added on back of folded letter to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In. 2) just affected by opening tear, Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Oct. 15) transit and London arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with minor stained file fold thru Chittoor marking, otherwise Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10052, — 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-391 is a Chittoor pre stamp cover of 13 February 1830 bearing the Chittoor HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, 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 10052.

2 images of COV-391 are recorded (front, back); the Chittoor HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1835.

Questions about COV-391

What is COV-391?: COV-391 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Chittoor, Madras Presidency of 13 February 1830, bearing the Chittoor HG 3 handstamp in red. India, Chittoor, 1830, "CHITTOOR/POST PAID" Circular Handstamp (Giles 3). Bold strike with manuscript "13th February 1830" date and "A 5" rate added on back of folded letter to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In. 2) just affected by opening tear, Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Oct. 15) transit and London arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with minor stained file fold thru Chittoor marking, otherwise Very Fine
How scarce is the Chittoor HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Chittoor HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-391?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10052.
When was COV-391 posted?: COV-391 is dated 13 February 1830, within the recorded period of use of Chittoor HG 3 (1830–1835).

About this record

This 13 February 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Chittoor HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10052.