COV-920 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mangalore, Madras Presidency of 1838, bearing the Mangalore HG 4 handstamp in red. 1838 (Jul 6) Wrapper sent “On the Service” sent from Mangalore to Mercara with “MANGALORE / 1838 July 6 / FREE” oval ds and oval “MERCARA” with ms date (not recorded by Giles), fine

How scarce is the Mangalore HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mangalore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838.

When was COV-920 posted?

COV-920 is dated 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mangalore HG 4 (1838).

COV-920

1838 Mangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1838, Mangalore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-920)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

1838

Description

1838 (Jul 6) Wrapper sent “On the Service” sent from Mangalore to Mercara with “MANGALORE / 1838 July 6 / FREE” oval ds and oval “MERCARA” with ms date (not recorded by Giles), fine

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 50956

Same office

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-920 is a Mangalore pre stamp cover of 1838 bearing the Mangalore HG 4 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?

1838 (Jul 6) Wrapper sent “On the Service” sent from Mangalore to Mercara with “MANGALORE / 1838 July 6 / FREE” oval ds and oval “MERCARA” with ms date (not recorded by Giles), fine

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 50956.

1 image of COV-920 is recorded; the Mangalore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838.

Questions about COV-920

What is COV-920?: COV-920 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mangalore, Madras Presidency of 1838, bearing the Mangalore HG 4 handstamp in red. 1838 (Jul 6) Wrapper sent “On the Service” sent from Mangalore to Mercara with “MANGALORE / 1838 July 6 / FREE” oval ds and oval “MERCARA” with ms date (not recorded by Giles), fine
How scarce is the Mangalore HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mangalore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838.
What is the provenance of COV-920?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 50956.
When was COV-920 posted?: COV-920 is dated 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mangalore HG 4 (1838).

About this record

This 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mangalore HG 4 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 50956.