COV-4578 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Madras, Madras Presidency of 8 July 1847, bearing the Madras SD21a handstamp in red. Postal cover from madras (madras), bearing SD21a handstamp in Red. Dated 8 July 1847. Note: Die II (26 x 19.5mm). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Madras SD21a mark on this cover?

The census grades Madras SD21a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1853.

When was COV-4578 posted?

COV-4578 is dated 8 July 1847, within the recorded period of use of Madras SD21a (1845–1853).

COV-4578

8 July 1847 Madras Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 July 1847, Madras SD21a handstruck folded letter (COV-4578) — front

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Date

8 July 1847

Description

Postal cover from madras (madras), bearing SD21a handstamp in Red. Dated 8 July 1847. Note: Die II (26 x 19.5mm). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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About this Madras pre stamp cover

COV-4578 is a Madras pre stamp cover of 8 July 1847 bearing the Madras SD21a handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Madras postal history — the office known today as Chennai, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from madras (madras), bearing SD21a handstamp in Red. Dated 8 July 1847. Note: Die II (26 x 19.5mm). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

1 image of COV-4578 is recorded (front); the Madras SD21a mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1853.

Questions about COV-4578

What is COV-4578?: COV-4578 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Madras, Madras Presidency of 8 July 1847, bearing the Madras SD21a handstamp in red. Postal cover from madras (madras), bearing SD21a handstamp in Red. Dated 8 July 1847. Note: Die II (26 x 19.5mm). Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Madras SD21a mark on this cover?: The census grades Madras SD21a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1853.
When was COV-4578 posted?: COV-4578 is dated 8 July 1847, within the recorded period of use of Madras SD21a (1845–1853).

About this record

This 8 July 1847 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Madras SD21a handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded.