COV-3627 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kircumbady, Madras Presidency of 4 September 1854, bearing the Kircumbady HG 1 handstamp in red. India Pre-Stamp Cover from Kircumbady (Giles #1), featuring scarce red GPO strikes and black 'AM' marking. Includes original contents, showcasing early postal history.

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

The census grades Kircumbady HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1860.

When was COV-3627 posted?

COV-3627 is dated 4 September 1854, within the recorded period of use of Kircumbady HG 1 (1841–1860).

COV-3627

4 September 1854 Kircumbady Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 September 1854, Kircumbady HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3627)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kircumbady HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3627)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kircumbady HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3627)

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Date

4 September 1854

Description

India Pre-Stamp Cover from Kircumbady (Giles #1), featuring scarce red GPO strikes and black 'AM' marking. Includes original contents, showcasing early postal history.

Auction

Sephils

584, Lot 0100, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Kircumbady

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Kircumbady is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Kircumbady HG 2handstampBlack1841–1851

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About this Kircumbady pre stamp cover

COV-3627 is a Kircumbady pre stamp cover of 4 September 1854 bearing the Kircumbady HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Kircumbady postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India Pre-Stamp Cover from Kircumbady (Giles #1), featuring scarce red GPO strikes and black 'AM' marking. Includes original contents, showcasing early postal history.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 584 lot 0100 (2026).

3 images of COV-3627 are recorded; the Kircumbady HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1860.

Questions about COV-3627

What is COV-3627?: COV-3627 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kircumbady, Madras Presidency of 4 September 1854, bearing the Kircumbady HG 1 handstamp in red. India Pre-Stamp Cover from Kircumbady (Giles #1), featuring scarce red GPO strikes and black 'AM' marking. Includes original contents, showcasing early postal history.
How scarce is the Kircumbady HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kircumbady HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1860.
What is the provenance of COV-3627?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 584 lot 0100 (2026).
When was COV-3627 posted?: COV-3627 is dated 4 September 1854, within the recorded period of use of Kircumbady HG 1 (1841–1860).

About this record

This 4 September 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kircumbady HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 584, lot 0100, (2026).