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COV-1124

18 November 1837 Mangalore HG 1A Cover

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18 November 1837 Mangalore HG 1A pre stamp cover — COV-1124
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Mangalore HG 1A pre stamp cover — back (COV-1124)
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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.

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Private

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Other recorded marks at Mangalore

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mangalore are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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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.