COV-1545 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 11 December 1828, bearing the Hyderabad HG 3 handstamp in black. 1828 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in blue on folded letter to Madras with 6 3/4 As to Kunoor, Madras Giles MX4 alongside and MADRAS BEARING POSTAGE

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-1545 posted?

COV-1545 is dated 11 December 1828, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 3 (1820–1837).

COV-1545

11 December 1828 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 December 1828, Hyderabad HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1545)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1545)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 3, scan 3 (COV-1545)

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Date

11 December 1828

Description

1828 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in blue on folded letter to Madras with 6 3/4 As to Kunoor, Madras Giles MX4 alongside and MADRAS BEARING POSTAGE

Auction

StampBay

15, Lot 24

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

11 marks

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-1545 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 11 December 1828 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?

1828 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in blue on folded letter to Madras with 6 3/4 As to Kunoor, Madras Giles MX4 alongside and MADRAS BEARING POSTAGE

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 24.

3 images of COV-1545 are recorded; the Hyderabad HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1820–1837.

Questions about COV-1545

What is COV-1545?: COV-1545 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 11 December 1828, bearing the Hyderabad HG 3 handstamp in black. 1828 HYDERABAD POST PAID. Giles 3 in blue on folded letter to Madras with 6 3/4 As to Kunoor, Madras Giles MX4 alongside and MADRAS BEARING POSTAGE
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-1545?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 15 lot 24.
When was COV-1545 posted?: COV-1545 is dated 11 December 1828, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 3 (1820–1837).

About this record

This 11 December 1828 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 24.