How scarce is the Muddekerry HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Muddekerry HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836.

When was COV-483 posted?

COV-483 is dated 18 March 1836, within the recorded period of use of Muddekerry HG 2 (1836).

COV-483

18 March 1836 Muddekerry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 March 1836, Muddekerry HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-483) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muddekerry HG 2, back (COV-483) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

18 March 1836

Description

India, Muddekerry, 1836, "MUDDEKERRAY/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2, 1993 Supplement). Faint but clear strike in red with manuscript "18th March 1836" date added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "PM" handstamp, Madras (Mar. 23) transit and Calcutta (Apr. 3) arrival backstamps, Fine and very rare, few examples are thought to exist

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10074, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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 1handstampPurple1835

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About this Muddekerry pre stamp cover

COV-483 is a Muddekerry pre stamp cover of 18 March 1836 bearing the Muddekerry HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10074.

2 images of COV-483 are recorded (front, back); the Muddekerry HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1836.

Questions about COV-483

What is COV-483?: COV-483 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muddekerry, Madras Presidency of 18 March 1836, bearing the Muddekerry HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Muddekerry, 1836, "MUDDEKERRAY/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2, 1993 Supplement). Faint but clear strike in red with manuscript "18th March 1836" date added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red framed "PM" handstamp, Madras (Mar. 23) transit and Calcutta (Apr. 3) arrival backstamps, Fine and very rare, few examples are thought to exist
How scarce is the Muddekerry HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Muddekerry HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836.
What is the provenance of COV-483?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10074.
When was COV-483 posted?: COV-483 is dated 18 March 1836, within the recorded period of use of Muddekerry HG 2 (1836).

About this record

This 18 March 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Muddekerry HG 2 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10074.