COV-2220 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cuddapah, Madras Presidency of 9 November 1848, bearing the Cuddapah HG 5 handstamp in mauve. Postal cover from cuddapah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 9 November 1848. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Cuddapah HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Cuddapah HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1853.

When was COV-2220 posted?

COV-2220 is dated 9 November 1848, within the recorded period of use of Cuddapah HG 5 (1838–1853).

COV-2220

9 November 1848 Cuddapah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 November 1848, Cuddapah HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-2220) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

9 November 1848

Description

Postal cover from cuddapah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 9 November 1848. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Cuddapah

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Cuddapah 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 Cuddapah pre stamp cover

COV-2220 is a Cuddapah pre stamp cover of 9 November 1848 bearing the Cuddapah HG 5 handstamp, struck in mauve, recorded in the census of Cuddapah postal history — the office known today as Kadapa, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from cuddapah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 9 November 1848. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-2220 is recorded (front); the Cuddapah HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1853.

Questions about COV-2220

What is COV-2220?: COV-2220 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cuddapah, Madras Presidency of 9 November 1848, bearing the Cuddapah HG 5 handstamp in mauve. Postal cover from cuddapah (madras), bearing HG 5 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 9 November 1848. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Cuddapah HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cuddapah HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-2220?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2220 posted?: COV-2220 is dated 9 November 1848, within the recorded period of use of Cuddapah HG 5 (1838–1853).

About this record

This 9 November 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cuddapah HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.