COV-4296 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Manuntaddy, Madras Presidency of 28 August 1861, bearing the Manuntaddy HG 3 handstamp in red. Postal cover from manuntaddy (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 28 August 1861. Note: Spelt MANUNTUDDY.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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

The census grades Manuntaddy HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1863.

When was COV-4296 posted?

COV-4296 is dated 28 August 1861, within the recorded period of use of Manuntaddy HG 3 (1845–1863).

COV-4296

28 August 1861 Manuntaddy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 August 1861, Manuntaddy HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4296) — front

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Date

28 August 1861

Description

Postal cover from manuntaddy (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 28 August 1861. Note: Spelt MANUNTUDDY.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Manuntaddy

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Manuntaddy 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 Manuntaddy pre stamp cover

COV-4296 is a Manuntaddy pre stamp cover of 28 August 1861 bearing the Manuntaddy HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Manuntaddy postal history — the office known today as Mananthavady, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from manuntaddy (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 28 August 1861. Note: Spelt MANUNTUDDY.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

1 image of COV-4296 is recorded (front); the Manuntaddy HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1863.

Questions about COV-4296

What is COV-4296?: COV-4296 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Manuntaddy, Madras Presidency of 28 August 1861, bearing the Manuntaddy HG 3 handstamp in red. Postal cover from manuntaddy (madras), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Red. Dated 28 August 1861. Note: Spelt MANUNTUDDY.. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Manuntaddy HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Manuntaddy HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1863.
What is the provenance of COV-4296?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4296 posted?: COV-4296 is dated 28 August 1861, within the recorded period of use of Manuntaddy HG 3 (1845–1863).

About this record

This 28 August 1861 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Manuntaddy HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay.