How scarce is the Mercara HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mercara HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1857.

When was COV-946 posted?

COV-946 is dated 22 December 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mercara HG 1 (1838–1857).

COV-946

22 December 1838 Mercara Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 December 1838, Mercara HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-946) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mercara HG 1, back (COV-946) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

22 December 1838

Description

Entire posted from Mysore to Mercara with double postage 6 annas paid, addressed to Captain Harley Superintendent of Coorg with Mysore HG4 All India Type handstamp in red color along with Mercra HG1 All India Type handstamp in red color

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mercara

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mercara 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 Mercara pre stamp cover

COV-946 is a Mercara pre stamp cover of 22 December 1838 bearing the Mercara HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Mercara postal history — the office known today as Madikeri, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-946 are recorded (front, back); the Mercara HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1857.

Questions about COV-946

What is COV-946?: COV-946 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mercara, Madras Presidency of 22 December 1838, bearing the Mercara HG 1 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Mysore to Mercara with double postage 6 annas paid, addressed to Captain Harley Superintendent of Coorg with Mysore HG4 All India Type handstamp in red color along with Mercra HG1 All India Type handstamp in red color
How scarce is the Mercara HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mercara HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-946?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-946 posted?: COV-946 is dated 22 December 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mercara HG 1 (1838–1857).

About this record

This 22 December 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mercara HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.