COV-1177 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 27 July 1837, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. Hyderabad POST FREE rare HG 6 in pink along with Hyderabad ptpd HG 4 in black on 1837 fl to London

How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Hyderabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1837.

When was COV-1177 posted?

COV-1177 is dated 27 July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

COV-1177

27 July 1837 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 July 1837, Hyderabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1177)

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Date

27 July 1837

Description

Hyderabad POST FREE rare HG 6 in pink along with Hyderabad ptpd HG 4 in black on 1837 fl to London

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 6

StampBay

8, Lot 8

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-1177 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 27 July 1837 bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Hyderabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Hyderabad POST FREE rare HG 6 in pink along with Hyderabad ptpd HG 4 in black on 1837 fl to London

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 6; and StampBay 8 lot 8.

1 image of COV-1177 is recorded; the Hyderabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-1177

What is COV-1177?: COV-1177 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 27 July 1837, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. Hyderabad POST FREE rare HG 6 in pink along with Hyderabad ptpd HG 4 in black on 1837 fl to London
How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hyderabad HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1177?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 6; and StampBay 8 lot 8.
When was COV-1177 posted?: COV-1177 is dated 27 July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 27 July 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 3, lot 6; StampBay, 8, lot 8.