How scarce is the Madras SD8 mark on this cover?

The census grades Madras SD8 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1820–1833.

When was COV-3479 posted?

COV-3479 is dated 12 October 1822, within the recorded period of use of Madras SD8 (1820–1833).

COV-3479

12 October 1822 Madras Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 October 1822, Madras SD8 handstruck folded letter (COV-3479) — front

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Date

12 October 1822

Description

Postal cover from madras (madras), bearing SD8 handstamp in Black. Dated 12 October 1822. Note: Ship letter. 1st setting LETTER evenly spaced. Also used as receipt markings.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Madras

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About this Madras pre stamp cover

COV-3479 is a Madras pre stamp cover of 12 October 1822 bearing the Madras SD8 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-3479 is recorded (front); the Madras SD8 mark itself is recorded in use 1820–1833.

Questions about COV-3479

What is COV-3479?: COV-3479 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Madras, Madras Presidency of 12 October 1822, bearing the Madras SD8 handstamp in black. Postal cover from madras (madras), bearing SD8 handstamp in Black. Dated 12 October 1822. Note: Ship letter. 1st setting LETTER evenly spaced. Also used as receipt markings.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Madras SD8 mark on this cover?: The census grades Madras SD8 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1820–1833.
When was COV-3479 posted?: COV-3479 is dated 12 October 1822, within the recorded period of use of Madras SD8 (1820–1833).

About this record

This 12 October 1822 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Madras SD8 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 22 surviving covers with this mark recorded.