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Census record COV-2532 is a 11 January 1850 pre-stamp cover of British India bearing the Mount HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, The Michael Caswell Collection of 19th Century India Postal History & Stamps Auction, lot 1006, (13th May 2025).
Date
11 January 1850
Description
STAMPLESS MAIL TO G.B. INC. 2d CONCESSION RATE & RANGE OF BOXED "Paid" MARKS (CANNANORE x 2, ETC.); 1844-58 E/ELs inc. 1848 env. at Soldier's Concession Rate with mainly fine red oval "CAWNPOOR/FREE" ds, 1844 pair with "CANNANORE/Paid" (one overstruck), similar boxed "...Paid" ds of POONAH, SIMLA, BERHAMPORE, ST THO MOUNT & SIALKOTE. Useful group. (13 covers) Cross Reference: MILITARY - PENNY CONCESSION RATES
Auction
The Michael Caswell Collection of 19th Century India Postal History & Stamps Auction, Lot 1006, (13th May 2025)