How scarce is the Mysore HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mysore HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1864.

When was COV-945 posted?

COV-945 is dated 15 January 1854, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 5 (1837–1864).

COV-945

15 January 1854 Mysore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 January 1854, Mysore HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-945)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

15 January 1854

Description

Entire posted from Mysore to Madras on a small native cover with Mysore HG5 handstamp in blue color with 2 Annas bearing postage, posted on 15th January 1854. On arrival at Madras, Madras GPO and A.M handstamps were applied.

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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-945 is a Mysore pre stamp cover of 15 January 1854 bearing the Mysore HG 5 handstamp, struck in black, 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-945 is recorded; the Mysore HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1864.

Questions about COV-945

What is COV-945?: COV-945 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mysore, Madras Presidency of 15 January 1854, bearing the Mysore HG 5 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Mysore to Madras on a small native cover with Mysore HG5 handstamp in blue color with 2 Annas bearing postage, posted on 15th January 1854. On arrival at Madras, Madras GPO and A.M handstamps were applied.
How scarce is the Mysore HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mysore HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1864.
What is the provenance of COV-945?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-945 posted?: COV-945 is dated 15 January 1854, within the recorded period of use of Mysore HG 5 (1837–1864).

About this record

This 15 January 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mysore HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.