How scarce is the Negapatam HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Negapatam HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1836.

When was COV-292 posted?

COV-292 is dated 12 June 1828, within the recorded period of use of Negapatam HG 3 (1828–1836).

COV-292

12 June 1828 Negapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 June 1828, Negapatam HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-292) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Negapatam HG 3, back (COV-292) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

12 June 1828

Description

India, Negapatam, 1828, "NEGAPATAM/POST PAID" Framed Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clearly struck in red on back of folded letter with "Point Caleymen, 12 June 1828, post paid Ten Annas" despatch docketing, addressed to Palamanair "near Chittoor" , flap with minor from opening, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10101, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Negapatam

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Negapatam 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 Negapatam pre stamp cover

COV-292 is a Negapatam pre stamp cover of 12 June 1828 bearing the Negapatam HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Negapatam postal history — the office known today as Nagapattinam, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10101.

2 images of COV-292 are recorded (front, back); the Negapatam HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1836.

Questions about COV-292

What is COV-292?: COV-292 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Negapatam, Madras Presidency of 12 June 1828, bearing the Negapatam HG 3 handstamp in red. India, Negapatam, 1828, "NEGAPATAM/POST PAID" Framed Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clearly struck in red on back of folded letter with "Point Caleymen, 12 June 1828, post paid Ten Annas" despatch docketing, addressed to Palamanair "near Chittoor" , flap with minor from opening, Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Negapatam HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Negapatam HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-292?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10101.
When was COV-292 posted?: COV-292 is dated 12 June 1828, within the recorded period of use of Negapatam HG 3 (1828–1836).

About this record

This 12 June 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Negapatam HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10101.