How scarce is the Mangalore HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mangalore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1859.

When was COV-3831 posted?

COV-3831 is dated 21 August 1845, within the recorded period of use of Mangalore HG 3 (1838–1859).

COV-3831

21 August 1845 Mangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 August 1845, Mangalore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3831) — front

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Date

21 August 1845

Description

Entire posted from Mangalore to Lione in France by the steamer "Bentick" to Madras via Marseilles with "Mangalore/ 1845 August 21/ Paid" HG3 All India type handstamp with slide in red color along with "Madras/ G.P.O./1845 AU31" SD21 handstamp with 6 annas inland and 8 annas steam postage paid.

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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 Mangalore pre stamp cover

COV-3831 is a Mangalore pre stamp cover of 21 August 1845 bearing the Mangalore HG 3 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?

1 image of COV-3831 is recorded (front); the Mangalore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1859.

Questions about COV-3831

What is COV-3831?: COV-3831 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mangalore, Madras Presidency of 21 August 1845, bearing the Mangalore HG 3 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Mangalore to Lione in France by the steamer "Bentick" to Madras via Marseilles with "Mangalore/ 1845 August 21/ Paid" HG3 All India type handstamp with slide in red color along with "Madras/ G.P.O./1845 AU31" SD21 handstamp with 6 annas inland and 8 annas steam postage paid.
How scarce is the Mangalore HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mangalore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1859.
When was COV-3831 posted?: COV-3831 is dated 21 August 1845, within the recorded period of use of Mangalore HG 3 (1838–1859).

About this record

This 21 August 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mangalore HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded.