How scarce is the Karical HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Karical HG 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1853.

When was COV-608 posted?

COV-608 is dated 26 September 1842, within the recorded period of use of Karical HG 2 (1842–1853).

COV-608

26 September 1842 Karical Cover

Back to census|Karical HG 2 · 3 covers recorded

COV-2095 →

Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 September 1842, Karical HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-608) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Karical HG 2, back (COV-608) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

26 September 1842

Description

Karikal 1842: Incoming entire letter with superb strike of framed "PENANG / Paid" datestamp (Proud PS6) in red (July 18) and rated at "4 annas" in manuscript (internal fee), with equally fine and scarce framed "MADRAS / SHIP LETTER / Bearing" in black (Sept 23) with manuscript "3 annas + 2 inland" and framed "KARICAL / Bearing" arrival (Sept 26) in black. An exceptional and most attractive entire.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Auction 291-297, Lot 522

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.

View all Karical marks and postal history →

About this Karical pre stamp cover

COV-608 is a Karical pre stamp cover of 26 September 1842 bearing the Karical HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Karical postal history — the office known today as Karaikal, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions Auction 291-297 lot 522.

2 images of COV-608 are recorded (front, back); the Karical HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1853.

Questions about COV-608

What is COV-608?: COV-608 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karical, Madras Presidency of 26 September 1842, bearing the Karical HG 2 handstamp in black. Karikal 1842: Incoming entire letter with superb strike of framed "PENANG / Paid" datestamp (Proud PS6) in red (July 18) and rated at "4 annas" in manuscript (internal fee), with equally fine and scarce framed "MADRAS / SHIP LETTER / Bearing" in black (Sept 23) with manuscript "3 annas + 2 inland" and framed "KARICAL / Bearing" arrival (Sept 26) in black. An exceptional and most attractive entire.
How scarce is the Karical HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Karical HG 2 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-608?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions Auction 291-297 lot 522.
When was COV-608 posted?: COV-608 is dated 26 September 1842, within the recorded period of use of Karical HG 2 (1842–1853).

About this record

This 26 September 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Karical HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Corinphila Auctions, Auction 291-297, lot 522.