COV-643 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 15 March 1833, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. "HYDERABAD/ptpd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Faint but clear 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.

When was COV-643 posted?

COV-643 is dated 15 March 1833, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

COV-643

15 March 1833 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 March 1833, Hyderabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-643) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 4, back (COV-643) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

15 March 1833

Description

"HYDERABAD/ptpd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Faint but clear strike.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3019, (2025)

Provenance

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3019

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-643 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 15 March 1833 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/ptpd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Faint but clear strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3019 (2025).

2 images of COV-643 are recorded (front, back); the Hyderabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-643

What is COV-643?: COV-643 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 15 March 1833, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. "HYDERABAD/ptpd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 4). Faint but clear 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-643?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3019 (2025).
When was COV-643 posted?: COV-643 is dated 15 March 1833, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 15 March 1833 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3019, (2025).