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

The census grades Muddekerry HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1835.

When was COV-2055 posted?

COV-2055 is dated October 1835, within the recorded period of use of Muddekerry HG 1 (1835).

COV-2055

October 1835 Muddekerry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — October 1835, Muddekerry HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2055)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

October 1835

Description

Muddekerry: 1835 (Oct.) entire to Madras, the reverse showing fine strike of the oval-framed "MUDDEKERRY/POST PAID" (HG 1) in blue-black (the ink showing signs of separation) with Madras arrival datestamp adjacent; light overall toning, otherwise fine. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 332, (Oct. 2000)

Spink

Lot 211, (Oct. 2001)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Muddekerry

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Muddekerry is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Muddekerry HG 2handstampRed1836

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About this Muddekerry pre stamp cover

COV-2055 is a Muddekerry pre stamp cover of October 1835 bearing the Muddekerry HG 1 handstamp, struck in purple, recorded in the census of Muddekerry postal history — the office known today as Maddagiri, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 332 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 211 (Oct. 2001).

1 image of COV-2055 is recorded; the Muddekerry HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1835.

Questions about COV-2055

What is COV-2055?: COV-2055 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muddekerry, Madras Presidency of October 1835, bearing the Muddekerry HG 1 handstamp in purple. Muddekerry: 1835 (Oct.) entire to Madras, the reverse showing fine strike of the oval-framed "MUDDEKERRY/POST PAID" (HG 1) in blue-black (the ink showing signs of separation) with Madras arrival datestamp adjacent; light overall toning, otherwise fine. Photo.
How scarce is the Muddekerry HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Muddekerry HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1835.
What is the provenance of COV-2055?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 332 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 211 (Oct. 2001).
When was COV-2055 posted?: COV-2055 is dated October 1835, within the recorded period of use of Muddekerry HG 1 (1835).

About this record

This October 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Muddekerry HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 332, (Oct. 2000); Spink, lot 211, (Oct. 2001).