COV-608
26 September 1842 Karical HG 2 Cover
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
Auction 291-297, Lot 522
Same office
Other recorded marks at Karical
3 marks3 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.
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.