COV-886
3 February 1821 Hyderabad HG 3 Cover
Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions
Date
3 February 1821
Description
1821 (Feb 3) Entire letter from Hyderabad via Madras to London, showing “HYDERABAD/POST PAID.” postmark with manuscript dating inserted on reverse. Madras transit and ship letter datestamp on front. Arrival London July 21 with rectangular framed “INDIA LETTER/LONDON” and 1s charge in manuscript. The earliest recorded use of the rectangular “HYDERABAD / POST PAID.” according to the exhibitor, this being the second postmark used by the British in Hyderabad. Very fine and well-struck postmarks on folded entire that opens up well for display.
Auction
Lot 30400
Same office
Other recorded marks at Hyderabad
9 marks9 other pre-1854 postal markings of Hyderabad are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
- Hyderabad HG 1handstampBlack1810–1819
- Hyderabad HG 2handstampBlack1817-19
- Hyderabad HG 4handstampBlack1832–1837
- Hyderabad HG 5handstampBlack1836-37
- Hyderabad HG 6handstampBlack1834–1837
- Hyderabad HG 7handstampRed1839-58
- Hyderabad HG 8handstampBlack1847-53
- Hyderabad HG 9handstampRed1853-56
- Hyderabad HG 10handstampRed1842–1856
About this record
This 3 February 1821 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 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with davidfeldman, lot 30400.