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-901 posted?

COV-901 is dated 25 April 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

COV-901

25 April 1832 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 April 1832, Hyderabad HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-901)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Hyderabad HG 4, scan 2 (COV-901)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

25 April 1832

Description

1832 Hyderabad, two pre stamp covers showcasing the “HYDERABAD pt pd” circular mark for two different dates 25 April 1832 and 30 June 1832. An excellent set on exhibit pages. Both fine. .

Auction

Spink

Giles, Lot 361, (Oct. 2000)

David Feldman

Lot 80475

Provenance

Dan Walker Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

11 marks

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-901 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 25 April 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?

1832 Hyderabad, two pre stamp covers showcasing the “HYDERABAD pt pd” circular mark for two different dates 25 April 1832 and 30 June 1832. An excellent set on exhibit pages. Both fine. .

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 361 (Oct. 2000); and David Feldman lot 80475.

2 images of COV-901 are recorded; the Hyderabad HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-901

What is COV-901?: COV-901 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 25 April 1832, bearing the Hyderabad HG 4 handstamp in black. 1832 Hyderabad, two pre stamp covers showcasing the “HYDERABAD pt pd” circular mark for two different dates 25 April 1832 and 30 June 1832. An excellent set on exhibit pages. Both 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-901?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 361 (Oct. 2000); and David Feldman lot 80475.
When was COV-901 posted?: COV-901 is dated 25 April 1832, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 4 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 25 April 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 Spink, Giles, lot 361, (Oct. 2000); David Feldman, lot 80475.