COV-913 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dindigul, Madras Presidency of 1801, bearing the Dindigul HG 1A handstamp in black. 1801 (9.8) Stampless entire from Dindigul to Madura, bearing partly clear DINICUL/SIN 2-line ds, overall toning.

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

The census grades Dindigul HG 1A as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1799–1801.

When was COV-913 posted?

COV-913 is dated 1801, within the recorded period of use of Dindigul HG 1A (1799–1801).

COV-913

1801 Dindigul HG 1A Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1801, Dindigul HG 1A handstruck folded letter (COV-913)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

1801

Description

1801 (9.8) Stampless entire from Dindigul to Madura, bearing partly clear DINICUL/SIN 2-line ds, overall toning.

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 31517

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-913 is a Dindigul pre stamp cover of 1801 bearing the Dindigul HG 1A handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Dindigul postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1801 (9.8) Stampless entire from Dindigul to Madura, bearing partly clear DINICUL/SIN 2-line ds, overall toning.

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 31517.

1 image of COV-913 is recorded; the Dindigul HG 1A mark itself is recorded in use 1799–1801.

Questions about COV-913

What is COV-913?: COV-913 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dindigul, Madras Presidency of 1801, bearing the Dindigul HG 1A handstamp in black. 1801 (9.8) Stampless entire from Dindigul to Madura, bearing partly clear DINICUL/SIN 2-line ds, overall toning.
How scarce is the Dindigul HG 1A mark on this cover?: The census grades Dindigul HG 1A as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1799–1801.
What is the provenance of COV-913?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 31517.
When was COV-913 posted?: COV-913 is dated 1801, within the recorded period of use of Dindigul HG 1A (1799–1801).

About this record

This 1801 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Dindigul HG 1A 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 David Feldman, lot 31517.