Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ
Date
23 September 1839
Description
The entire posted from French rocks to North Britain with 11 annas postage paid as there was no handstamps available at French rocks in 1839, Seringapatam HG9 handstamp was applied. The letter was carried from French rocks to Seringapatam on 23rd September 1839 to England via Bombay through streamer letter and full post was paid up to Bombay. Manuscript indicates the letter was posted at French Rocks.
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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 23 September 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the French Rocks MN 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 1 example recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Private.