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

The census grades Mount HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1833.

When was COV-2336 posted?

COV-2336 is dated 3 August 1833, within the recorded period of use of Mount HG 3 (1822–1833).

COV-2336

3 August 1833 Mount Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 August 1833, Mount HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2336) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

3 August 1833

Description

LONDON/MOUNT - “INDIA SOLDIERS/3/LONDON” WITH FRAMED “MOUNT/Free” VIA MADRAS; 3 Aug. 1833 EL (stained top left corner of address side) from Madras to Ireland headed & countersigned for the Concession Rate for a Horse Artillery Gunner with a remarkably fine large encircled “INDIA SOLDIERS/3/LONDON” (Rob. In.Sol.4) on the front alongside a very fine framed “MOUNT/Free” mark (stain) alongside. Attractive usage. PHOTO - see page 43

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 139, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Michael Manning

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mount

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mount 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 Mount pre stamp cover

COV-2336 is a Mount pre stamp cover of 3 August 1833 bearing the Mount HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mount postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 139 (Sept. 2015).

1 image of COV-2336 is recorded (front); the Mount HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1833.

Questions about COV-2336

What is COV-2336?: COV-2336 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mount, Madras Presidency of 3 August 1833, bearing the Mount HG 3 handstamp in black. LONDON/MOUNT - “INDIA SOLDIERS/3/LONDON” WITH FRAMED “MOUNT/Free” VIA MADRAS; 3 Aug. 1833 EL (stained top left corner of address side) from Madras to Ireland headed & countersigned for the Concession Rate for a Horse Artillery Gunner with a remarkably fine large encircled “INDIA SOLDIERS/3/LONDON” (Rob. In.Sol.4) on the front alongside a very fine framed “MOUNT/Free” mark (stain) alongside. Attractive usage. PHOTO - see page 43
How scarce is the Mount HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mount HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1833.
What is the provenance of COV-2336?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 139 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-2336 posted?: COV-2336 is dated 3 August 1833, within the recorded period of use of Mount HG 3 (1822–1833).

About this record

This 3 August 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mount 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 139, (Sept. 2015).