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-944 posted?

COV-944 is dated 13 December 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

COV-944

13 December 1838 Mysore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 December 1838, Mysore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-944)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

13 December 1838

Description

Enter posted from Madras to Mysore on 13th December. 1838 with 7 Anna's postage paid addressed to the Residency of Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore Mysore, HG4 paid handstamp was applied on 16th December 1838.

Auction

Private

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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-944 is a Mysore pre stamp cover of 13 December 1838 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 Private.

1 image of COV-944 is recorded; the Mysore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1857.

Questions about COV-944

What is COV-944?: COV-944 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mysore, Madras Presidency of 13 December 1838, bearing the Mysore HG 4 handstamp in red. Enter posted from Madras to Mysore on 13th December. 1838 with 7 Anna's postage paid addressed to the Residency of Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore Mysore, HG4 paid handstamp was applied on 16th December 1838.
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-944?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-944 posted?: COV-944 is dated 13 December 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

About this record

This 13 December 1838 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 Private.