COV-3102 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 22 September 1834, bearing the Hyderabad HG 6 handstamp in black. Postal cover from hyderabad (madras), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 September 1834. Note: Rare – pink impression known. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Hyderabad HG 6 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1837.

When was COV-3102 posted?

COV-3102 is dated 22 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 6 (1834–1837).

COV-3102

22 September 1834 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 September 1834, Hyderabad HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-3102) — front

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Date

22 September 1834

Description

Postal cover from hyderabad (madras), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 September 1834. Note: Rare – pink impression known. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Spink

Lot 224, (Oct. 2001)

Same office

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-3102 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 22 September 1834 bearing the Hyderabad HG 6 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Hyderabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from hyderabad (madras), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 September 1834. Note: Rare – pink impression known. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 224 (Oct. 2001).

1 image of COV-3102 is recorded (front); the Hyderabad HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1834–1837.

Questions about COV-3102

What is COV-3102?: COV-3102 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 22 September 1834, bearing the Hyderabad HG 6 handstamp in black. Postal cover from hyderabad (madras), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 September 1834. Note: Rare – pink impression known. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hyderabad HG 6 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-3102?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 224 (Oct. 2001).
When was COV-3102 posted?: COV-3102 is dated 22 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 6 (1834–1837).

About this record

This 22 September 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hyderabad HG 6 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 224, (Oct. 2001).