COV-1124 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mangalore, Madras Presidency of 18 November 1837, bearing the Mangalore HG 1A handstamp in red. Rare entire posted from Mangalore to Madras with rare “Mangalore/ Post Office Free” handstamp in red color along with Madras Free handstamp in red, posted on 18th November 1837.

How scarce is the Mangalore HG 1A mark on this cover?

The census grades Mangalore HG 1A as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837.

When was COV-1124 posted?

COV-1124 is dated 18 November 1837, within the recorded period of use of Mangalore HG 1A (1837).

COV-1124

18 November 1837 Mangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 November 1837, Mangalore HG 1A handstruck folded letter (COV-1124) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mangalore HG 1A, back (COV-1124) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

18 November 1837

Description

Rare entire posted from Mangalore to Madras with rare “Mangalore/ Post Office Free” handstamp in red color along with Madras Free handstamp in red, posted on 18th November 1837.

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mangalore

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About this Mangalore pre stamp cover

COV-1124 is a Mangalore pre stamp cover of 18 November 1837 bearing the Mangalore HG 1A handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Mangalore postal history — the office known today as Mangaluru, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Rare entire posted from Mangalore to Madras with rare “Mangalore/ Post Office Free” handstamp in red color along with Madras Free handstamp in red, posted on 18th November 1837.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-1124 are recorded (front, back); the Mangalore HG 1A mark itself is recorded in use 1837.

Questions about COV-1124

What is COV-1124?: COV-1124 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mangalore, Madras Presidency of 18 November 1837, bearing the Mangalore HG 1A handstamp in red. Rare entire posted from Mangalore to Madras with rare “Mangalore/ Post Office Free” handstamp in red color along with Madras Free handstamp in red, posted on 18th November 1837.
How scarce is the Mangalore HG 1A mark on this cover?: The census grades Mangalore HG 1A as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1124?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-1124 posted?: COV-1124 is dated 18 November 1837, within the recorded period of use of Mangalore HG 1A (1837).

About this record

This 18 November 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mangalore HG 1A handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 1 example recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Private.