COV-3742 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kircumbady, Madras Presidency of 29 July 1853, bearing the Kircumbady HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1853 cover from Kircumbady (Giles Type 1) to Madras featuring handstruck postage, red boxed 'KIRCUMBADY/29 JULY 53/PAID1' and 'G.P.O./1853 AU 1' markings, square arrival cachet.

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-3742 posted?

COV-3742 is dated 29 July 1853, within the recorded period of use of Kircumbady HG 1 (1841–1860).

COV-3742

29 July 1853 Kircumbady Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 July 1853, Kircumbady HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3742)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kircumbady HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3742)

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Date

29 July 1853

Description

India 1853 cover from Kircumbady (Giles Type 1) to Madras featuring handstruck postage, red boxed 'KIRCUMBADY/29 JULY 53/PAID1' and 'G.P.O./1853 AU 1' markings, square arrival cachet.

Auction

Sephils

478, Lot 0098, (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-3742 is a Kircumbady pre stamp cover of 29 July 1853 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 1853 cover from Kircumbady (Giles Type 1) to Madras featuring handstruck postage, red boxed 'KIRCUMBADY/29 JULY 53/PAID1' and 'G.P.O./1853 AU 1' markings, square arrival cachet.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 478 lot 0098 (2026).

2 images of COV-3742 are recorded; the Kircumbady HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1860.

Questions about COV-3742

What is COV-3742?: COV-3742 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kircumbady, Madras Presidency of 29 July 1853, bearing the Kircumbady HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1853 cover from Kircumbady (Giles Type 1) to Madras featuring handstruck postage, red boxed 'KIRCUMBADY/29 JULY 53/PAID1' and 'G.P.O./1853 AU 1' markings, square arrival cachet.
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-3742?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 478 lot 0098 (2026).
When was COV-3742 posted?: COV-3742 is dated 29 July 1853, within the recorded period of use of Kircumbady HG 1 (1841–1860).

About this record

This 29 July 1853 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, 478, lot 0098, (2026).