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

The census grades Kircumbady HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1851.

When was COV-4595 posted?

COV-4595 is dated 24 September 1851, within the recorded period of use of Kircumbady HG 2 (1841–1851).

COV-4595

24 September 1851 Kircumbady Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 September 1851, Kircumbady HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4595) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kircumbady HG 2, back (COV-4595) — back

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Date

24 September 1851

Description

INDIA 1851 NATIVE PRESTAMP COVER KIRCUMBADY TO MADRAS

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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 1handstampRed1841–1860

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About this Kircumbady pre stamp cover

COV-4595 is a Kircumbady pre stamp cover of 24 September 1851 bearing the Kircumbady HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kircumbady postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

INDIA 1851 NATIVE PRESTAMP COVER KIRCUMBADY TO MADRAS

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

2 images of COV-4595 are recorded (front, back); the Kircumbady HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1851.

Questions about COV-4595

What is COV-4595?: COV-4595 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kircumbady, Madras Presidency of 24 September 1851, bearing the Kircumbady HG 2 handstamp in black. INDIA 1851 NATIVE PRESTAMP COVER KIRCUMBADY TO MADRAS
How scarce is the Kircumbady HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kircumbady HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-4595?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4595 posted?: COV-4595 is dated 24 September 1851, within the recorded period of use of Kircumbady HG 2 (1841–1851).

About this record

This 24 September 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kircumbady HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with eBay.