COV-5419 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Madras, Madras Presidency of 1858, bearing the Madras SR5 handstamp in black. Great Britain 1858 Concessionary Cover to Madras Steam Letter Via So'ton, SG 40

How scarce is the Madras SR5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Madras SR5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1858.

When was COV-5419 posted?

COV-5419 is dated 1858, within the recorded period of use of Madras SR5 (1837–1858).

COV-5419

1858 Madras Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1858, Madras SR5 handstruck folded letter (COV-5419)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Madras SR5, scan 2 (COV-5419)

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Date

1858

Description

Great Britain 1858 Concessionary Cover to Madras Steam Letter Via So'ton, SG 40

Auction

eBay

Lot 147562580498

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About this Madras pre stamp cover

COV-5419 is a Madras pre stamp cover of 1858 bearing the Madras SR5 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?

Great Britain 1858 Concessionary Cover to Madras Steam Letter Via So'ton, SG 40

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay lot 147562580498.

2 images of COV-5419 are recorded; the Madras SR5 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1858.

Questions about COV-5419

What is COV-5419?: COV-5419 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Madras, Madras Presidency of 1858, bearing the Madras SR5 handstamp in black. Great Britain 1858 Concessionary Cover to Madras Steam Letter Via So'ton, SG 40
How scarce is the Madras SR5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Madras SR5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-5419?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay lot 147562580498.
When was COV-5419 posted?: COV-5419 is dated 1858, within the recorded period of use of Madras SR5 (1837–1858).

About this record

This 1858 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Madras SR5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay, lot 147562580498.