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-387 posted?

COV-387 is dated 1842, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

COV-387

1842 Mysore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1842, Mysore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-387) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mysore HG 4, extra (COV-387) — extra

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mysore HG 4, back (COV-387) — back

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Date

1842

Description

India, Cannanore, 1842, "CANNANORE" Framed Handstamps (Giles 5-6). Two covers, first is strike in red with "Paid" dated Feb. 27, 1872 and addressed to Mysore, faint Mysore (Feb. 28) arrival handstamp, second in black with "Bearing" on incoming cover from Madras dated Aug. 25, 1842, Cannanore Aug. 26 arrival handstamp, covers with minor flaws including heavy file folds and slight toning, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10047, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-387 is a Mysore pre stamp cover of 1842 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10047.

4 images of COV-387 are recorded (front, extra, back); the Mysore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1857.

Questions about COV-387

What is COV-387?: COV-387 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mysore, Madras Presidency of 1842, bearing the Mysore HG 4 handstamp in red. India, Cannanore, 1842, "CANNANORE" Framed Handstamps (Giles 5-6). Two covers, first is strike in red with "Paid" dated Feb. 27, 1872 and addressed to Mysore, faint Mysore (Feb. 28) arrival handstamp, second in black with "Bearing" on incoming cover from Madras dated Aug. 25, 1842, Cannanore Aug. 26 arrival handstamp, covers with minor flaws including heavy file folds and slight toning, Fine
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-387?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10047.
When was COV-387 posted?: COV-387 is dated 1842, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

About this record

This 1842 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10047.