COV-710 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karical, Madras Presidency of 1852, bearing the Karical HG 1 handstamp in red. "KARICAL/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.

How scarce is the Karical HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Karical HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1856.

When was COV-710 posted?

COV-710 is dated 1852, within the recorded period of use of Karical HG 1 (1840–1856).

COV-710

1852 Karical Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1852, Karical HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-710) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Karical HG 1, back (COV-710) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

1852

Description

"KARICAL/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3251, (2025)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Karical

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Karical 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 Karical pre stamp cover

COV-710 is a Karical pre stamp cover of 1852 bearing the Karical HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Karical postal history — the office known today as Karaikal, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

"KARICAL/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3251 (2025).

2 images of COV-710 are recorded (front, back); the Karical HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1856.

Questions about COV-710

What is COV-710?: COV-710 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karical, Madras Presidency of 1852, bearing the Karical HG 1 handstamp in red. "KARICAL/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). French Settlement cover.
How scarce is the Karical HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Karical HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1856.
What is the provenance of COV-710?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3251 (2025).
When was COV-710 posted?: COV-710 is dated 1852, within the recorded period of use of Karical HG 1 (1840–1856).

About this record

This 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Karical HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 18 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3251, (2025).