COV-4450 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Manuntaddy, Madras Presidency of 7 March 1857, bearing the Manuntaddy HG 3 handstamp in red. India 1857 QV ½a on cover cancelled w/ "C/87" within diamond of dots, Cooper#6 from Manuntoddy Calicut to Madras

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-4450 posted?

COV-4450 is dated 7 March 1857, within the recorded period of use of Manuntaddy HG 3 (1845–1863).

COV-4450

7 March 1857 Manuntaddy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 March 1857, Manuntaddy HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-4450)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Manuntaddy HG 3, scan 2 (COV-4450)

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Date

7 March 1857

Description

India 1857 QV ½a on cover cancelled w/ "C/87" within diamond of dots, Cooper#6 from Manuntoddy Calicut to Madras

Auction

Sephils

218, Lot 0025, (2025)

Same office

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-4450 is a Manuntaddy pre stamp cover of 7 March 1857 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?

India 1857 QV ½a on cover cancelled w/ "C/87" within diamond of dots, Cooper#6 from Manuntoddy Calicut to Madras

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 218 lot 0025 (2025).

2 images of COV-4450 are recorded; the Manuntaddy HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1863.

Questions about COV-4450

What is COV-4450?: COV-4450 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Manuntaddy, Madras Presidency of 7 March 1857, bearing the Manuntaddy HG 3 handstamp in red. India 1857 QV ½a on cover cancelled w/ "C/87" within diamond of dots, Cooper#6 from Manuntoddy Calicut to Madras
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-4450?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 218 lot 0025 (2025).
When was COV-4450 posted?: COV-4450 is dated 7 March 1857, within the recorded period of use of Manuntaddy HG 3 (1845–1863).

About this record

This 7 March 1857 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 Sephils, 218, lot 0025, (2025).