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-883 posted?

COV-883 is dated 26 May 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

COV-883

26 May 1832 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 May 1832, Hyderabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-883)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 4, scan 2 (COV-883)

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.

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David Feldman

Lot 30403

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-883 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 26 May 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 David Feldman lot 30403.

2 images of COV-883 are recorded; the Hyderabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-883

What is COV-883?: COV-883 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 26 May 1832, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. 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.
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-883?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 30403.
When was COV-883 posted?: COV-883 is dated 26 May 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

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 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 30403.