How scarce is the Mysore HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mysore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1857.

When was COV-3736 posted?

COV-3736 is dated 17 August 1852, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

COV-3736

17 August 1852 Mysore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 August 1852, Mysore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3736)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mysore HG 4, scan 2 (COV-3736)

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Date

17 August 1852

Description

India Mysore–Madras 1852 Native Cover Paid 2A Red Mysore 17-8-52 Boxed Handstamp Giles T4 Madras GPO AU 21 1852 MX5 Auxiliary Marking Rare Early South Indian Postal History

Auction

Sephils

485, Lot 0110, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Mysore

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mysore 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 Mysore pre stamp cover

COV-3736 is a Mysore pre stamp cover of 17 August 1852 bearing the Mysore HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Mysore postal history — the office known today as Mysuru, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India Mysore–Madras 1852 Native Cover Paid 2A Red Mysore 17-8-52 Boxed Handstamp Giles T4 Madras GPO AU 21 1852 MX5 Auxiliary Marking Rare Early South Indian Postal History

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 485 lot 0110 (2026).

2 images of COV-3736 are recorded; the Mysore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1857.

Questions about COV-3736

What is COV-3736?: COV-3736 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mysore, Madras Presidency of 17 August 1852, bearing the Mysore HG 4 handstamp in red. India Mysore–Madras 1852 Native Cover Paid 2A Red Mysore 17-8-52 Boxed Handstamp Giles T4 Madras GPO AU 21 1852 MX5 Auxiliary Marking Rare Early South Indian Postal History
How scarce is the Mysore HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mysore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-3736?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 485 lot 0110 (2026).
When was COV-3736 posted?: COV-3736 is dated 17 August 1852, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

About this record

This 17 August 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mysore HG 4 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 15 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 485, lot 0110, (2026).