Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ
Date
1858
Description
Rare c/13 - French Rocks - December 14th 1858 - Entire posted from French Rocks to Madras franked with Half Anna and cancelled with C/13 with manuscript " Stamped Half Anna" backstamped with HG1 French Rocks / / Paid cancellation and Madras delivery cancellation.
Auction
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Other recorded marks at French Rocks
1 markOne other pre-1854 postal marking of French Rocks is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.
About this record
This 1858 pre stamp cover of British India bears the French Rocks HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.