COV-1542 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dindigul, Madras Presidency of 16 July 1799, bearing the Dindigul HG 1 handstamp in black. 1899 DINDIGUL PACK W. 2 ounces Giles 1 on folded entire to London addressed to De Havilland. Giles records 1 example only

How scarce is the Dindigul HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Dindigul HG 1 as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1799.

When was COV-1542 posted?

COV-1542 is dated 16 July 1799, within the recorded period of use of Dindigul HG 1 (1799).

COV-1542

16 July 1799 Dindigul Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 July 1799, Dindigul HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1542)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dindigul HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1542)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dindigul HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1542)

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Date

16 July 1799

Description

1899 DINDIGUL PACK W. 2 ounces Giles 1 on folded entire to London addressed to De Havilland. Giles records 1 example only

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 21

Same office

Other recorded marks at Dindigul

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Dindigul 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 Dindigul pre stamp cover

COV-1542 is a Dindigul pre stamp cover of 16 July 1799 bearing the Dindigul HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Dindigul postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1899 DINDIGUL PACK W. 2 ounces Giles 1 on folded entire to London addressed to De Havilland. Giles records 1 example only

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 21.

3 images of COV-1542 are recorded; the Dindigul HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1799.

Questions about COV-1542

What is COV-1542?: COV-1542 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dindigul, Madras Presidency of 16 July 1799, bearing the Dindigul HG 1 handstamp in black. 1899 DINDIGUL PACK W. 2 ounces Giles 1 on folded entire to London addressed to De Havilland. Giles records 1 example only
How scarce is the Dindigul HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Dindigul HG 1 as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1799.
What is the provenance of COV-1542?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 21.
When was COV-1542 posted?: COV-1542 is dated 16 July 1799, within the recorded period of use of Dindigul HG 1 (1799).

About this record

This 16 July 1799 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Dindigul HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 2 examples recorded in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 15, lot 21.