How scarce is the Madras HG 13 mark on this cover?

The census grades Madras HG 13 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1832.

When was COV-3467 posted?

COV-3467 is dated 15 April 1822, within the recorded period of use of Madras HG 13 (1821–1832).

COV-3467

15 April 1822 Madras Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 April 1822, Madras HG 13 handstruck folded letter (COV-3467) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

15 April 1822

Description

Entire posted from Madras to Porto Novo written by Alexande Campbell addressed to John Dorton with "Madras/ PostFree/ 15 AP 15/1822" in a octagonal black frame handstamp HG13. Alexander Campbell was a Commander Chief of Madras Army who enjoyed the privilege to send post free of cost.

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About this Madras pre stamp cover

COV-3467 is a Madras pre stamp cover of 15 April 1822 bearing the Madras HG 13 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Madras postal history — the office known today as Chennai, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1 image of COV-3467 is recorded (front); the Madras HG 13 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1832.

Questions about COV-3467

What is COV-3467?: COV-3467 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Madras, Madras Presidency of 15 April 1822, bearing the Madras HG 13 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Madras to Porto Novo written by Alexande Campbell addressed to John Dorton with "Madras/ PostFree/ 15 AP 15/1822" in a octagonal black frame handstamp HG13. Alexander Campbell was a Commander Chief of Madras Army who enjoyed the privilege to send post free of cost.
How scarce is the Madras HG 13 mark on this cover?: The census grades Madras HG 13 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1832.
When was COV-3467 posted?: COV-3467 is dated 15 April 1822, within the recorded period of use of Madras HG 13 (1821–1832).

About this record

This 15 April 1822 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Madras HG 13 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded.