How scarce is the Masulipatam HG 5A mark on this cover?

The census grades Masulipatam HG 5A as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825.

When was COV-474 posted?

COV-474 is dated 26 January 1825, within the recorded period of use of Masulipatam HG 5A (1825).

COV-474

26 January 1825 Masulipatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 January 1825, Masulipatam HG 5A handstruck folded letter (COV-474) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Masulipatam HG 5A, back (COV-474) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

26 January 1825

Description

India, Masulipatam, 1825, "MASULIPATAM/BEARING" Oval Handstamp (Giles Unrecorded). Partially complete strike with manuscript ''A 10" rate and "26 Jany 1825" date added on back of folded letter to Col. Pepper in Madras, Madras (Jan. 30) arrival backstamp, Fine, a scarce strike which is unlisted in Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10065, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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Other recorded marks at Masulipatam

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Masulipatam 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 Masulipatam pre stamp cover

COV-474 is a Masulipatam pre stamp cover of 26 January 1825 bearing the Masulipatam HG 5A handstamp, recorded in the census of Masulipatam postal history — the office known today as Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10065.

2 images of COV-474 are recorded (front, back); the Masulipatam HG 5A mark itself is recorded in use 1825.

Questions about COV-474

What is COV-474?: COV-474 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Masulipatam, Madras Presidency of 26 January 1825, bearing the Masulipatam HG 5A handstamp. India, Masulipatam, 1825, "MASULIPATAM/BEARING" Oval Handstamp (Giles Unrecorded). Partially complete strike with manuscript ''A 10" rate and "26 Jany 1825" date added on back of folded letter to Col. Pepper in Madras, Madras (Jan. 30) arrival backstamp, Fine, a scarce strike which is unlisted in Giles
How scarce is the Masulipatam HG 5A mark on this cover?: The census grades Masulipatam HG 5A as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825.
What is the provenance of COV-474?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10065.
When was COV-474 posted?: COV-474 is dated 26 January 1825, within the recorded period of use of Masulipatam HG 5A (1825).

About this record

This 26 January 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Masulipatam HG 5A 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10065.