How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Hyderabad HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853-56.

When was COV-1654 posted?

COV-1654 is dated 26 May 1853, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 9 (1853-56).

COV-1654

26 May 1853 Hyderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 May 1853, Hyderabad HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-1654)

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Date

26 May 1853

Description

1853 (26 May) envelope frour Lord Dalhousie on reverse, a good strike of the scarce oval rveak Hyderabad Free oval cl.s. Photo (Viceroy of India) to Hyderabad, signed by him on face and showing, -framed "CALCUTTA/wErcHr roLA/FrsE" d.s. in red (HG 29) alongside

Auction

Spink

The Derek Hammond Giles Collection (Sale 1267), Lot 28, (25 October 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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Other recorded marks at Hyderabad

11 marks

11 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.

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About this Hyderabad pre stamp cover

COV-1654 is a Hyderabad pre stamp cover of 26 May 1853 bearing the Hyderabad HG 9 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Hyderabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Derek Hammond Giles Collection (Sale 1267) lot 28 (25 October 2000).

1 image of COV-1654 is recorded; the Hyderabad HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1853-56.

Questions about COV-1654

What is COV-1654?: COV-1654 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Hyderabad, Madras Presidency of 26 May 1853, bearing the Hyderabad HG 9 handstamp in red. 1853 (26 May) envelope frour Lord Dalhousie on reverse, a good strike of the scarce oval rveak Hyderabad Free oval cl.s. Photo (Viceroy of India) to Hyderabad, signed by him on face and showing, -framed "CALCUTTA/wErcHr roLA/FrsE" d.s. in red (HG 29) alongside
How scarce is the Hyderabad HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Hyderabad HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853-56.
What is the provenance of COV-1654?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Derek Hammond Giles Collection (Sale 1267) lot 28 (25 October 2000).
When was COV-1654 posted?: COV-1654 is dated 26 May 1853, within the recorded period of use of Hyderabad HG 9 (1853-56).

About this record

This 26 May 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Hyderabad HG 9 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, The Derek Hammond Giles Collection (Sale 1267), lot 28, (25 October 2000).