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-419 posted?

COV-419 is dated 9 April 1834, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

COV-419

9 April 1834 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 April 1834, Hyderabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-419) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 4, back (COV-419) — back

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Date

9 April 1834

Description

India, Hyderabad, 1834, "HYDERABAD/pt pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Faint but complete strike with manuscript "1 R 10 As" rate and "9th April (18) 34" date added with "Inland Postage 10 As, Overland R 1" rate calculation beside on back of folded letter datelined Hingolee Apr. 5, 1834, addressed to Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, sender's directive "Pr Steamer Conveyance" , framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Madras Out Station (Apr. 15), London (Dec. 4) and Dec. 8 transit backstamps, framed "1/2" handstamp and manuscript rate markings, faint vertical file fold just affecting Hyderabad strike, otherwise Very Fine

Auction

Spink

Lot 223, (Oct. 2001)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10080, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-419 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 9 April 1834 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 223 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10080.

2 images of COV-419 are recorded (front, back); the Hyderabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-419

What is COV-419?: COV-419 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 9 April 1834, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Hyderabad, 1834, "HYDERABAD/pt pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Faint but complete strike with manuscript "1 R 10 As" rate and "9th April (18) 34" date added with "Inland Postage 10 As, Overland R 1" rate calculation beside on back of folded letter datelined Hingolee Apr. 5, 1834, addressed to Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, sender's directive "Pr Steamer Conveyance" , framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Madras Out Station (Apr. 15), London (Dec. 4) and Dec. 8 transit backstamps, framed "1/2" handstamp and manuscript rate markings, faint vertical file fold just affecting Hyderabad strike, otherwise Very Fine
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-419?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 223 (Oct. 2001); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10080.
When was COV-419 posted?: COV-419 is dated 9 April 1834, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 9 April 1834 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 Spink, lot 223, (Oct. 2001); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10080.