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-946 posted?

COV-946 is dated 22 December 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

COV-946

22 December 1838 Mysore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 December 1838, Mysore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-946) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mysore HG 4, back (COV-946) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

22 December 1838

Description

Entire posted from Mysore to Mercara with double postage 6 annas paid, addressed to Captain Harley Superintendent of Coorg with Mysore HG4 All India Type handstamp in red color along with Mercra HG1 All India Type handstamp in red color

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-946 is a Mysore pre stamp cover of 22 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.

2 images of COV-946 are recorded (front, back); the Mysore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1857.

Questions about COV-946

What is COV-946?: COV-946 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mysore, Madras Presidency of 22 December 1838, bearing the Mysore HG 4 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Mysore to Mercara with double postage 6 annas paid, addressed to Captain Harley Superintendent of Coorg with Mysore HG4 All India Type handstamp in red color along with Mercra HG1 All India Type handstamp in red color
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-946?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-946 posted?: COV-946 is dated 22 December 1838, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 4 (1837–1857).

About this record

This 22 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.