COV-1544 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of October 1822, bearing the Hyderabad HG 3 handstamp in black. 1822 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in black on folded letter to Ryepoor via Nagpore

How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Hyderabad HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1820–1837.

When was COV-1544 posted?

COV-1544 is dated October 1822, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 3 (1820–1837).

COV-1544

October 1822 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — October 1822, Hyderabad HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1544)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1544)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 3, scan 3 (COV-1544)

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Date

October 1822

Description

1822 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in black on folded letter to Ryepoor via Nagpore

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 23

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

11 marks

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-1544 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of October 1822 bearing the Hyderabad HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Hyderabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1822 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in black on folded letter to Ryepoor via Nagpore

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 23.

3 images of COV-1544 are recorded; the Hyderabad HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1820–1837.

Questions about COV-1544

What is COV-1544?: COV-1544 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of October 1822, bearing the Hyderabad HG 3 handstamp in black. 1822 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in black on folded letter to Ryepoor via Nagpore
How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hyderabad HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1820–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1544?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 23.
When was COV-1544 posted?: COV-1544 is dated October 1822, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 3 (1820–1837).

About this record

This October 1822 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hyderabad HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 15, lot 23.