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-5639 posted?

COV-5639 is dated 22 July 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

COV-5639

22 July 1832 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 July 1832, Hyderabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5639)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 4, scan 2 (COV-5639)

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Date

22 July 1832

Description

India, Hyderabad, 1832, "HYDERABAD/pt pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold and clear strike with manuscript "8 As" rate and "22 July (18) 32" date added on back of petite native cover to Madras, Madras (Jul. 28) arrival backstamp, accompanied by another 1871 cover with red "Hyderabad Paid" circular datestamp addressed to Bombay, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 350, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

11 marks

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-5639 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 22 July 1832 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 350 (2026).

2 images of COV-5639 are recorded; the Hyderabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-5639

What is COV-5639?: COV-5639 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 22 July 1832, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Hyderabad, 1832, "HYDERABAD/pt pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold and clear strike with manuscript "8 As" rate and "22 July (18) 32" date added on back of petite native cover to Madras, Madras (Jul. 28) arrival backstamp, accompanied by another 1871 cover with red "Hyderabad Paid" circular datestamp addressed to Bombay, Very Fine strike
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-5639?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 350 (2026).
When was COV-5639 posted?: COV-5639 is dated 22 July 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 22 July 1832 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 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 350, (2026).