COV-883
26 May 1832 Hyderabad HG 4 Cover
Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions
Date
26 May 1832
Description
1832 (May 26, July 27) Two entire letters from Hyderabad to Reading, UK, bearing circular “HYDERABAD/pt pd 18” postmarks struck on reverse, in red and blue respectively. Also showing manuscript rate calculations and perfectly struck oval “OUT STATION MADRAS SHIP LETTER” pm. On front “INDIA LETTER DEVONPORT” and “INDIA LETTER PORTSMOUTH”, 1s 3d and 1s 1d rate notations. An appealing duo showing very clear strikes of the circular Hyderabad in two colours.
Auction
Lot 30403
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 3handstampBlack1820–1837
- 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 26 May 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 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with davidfeldman, lot 30403.