COV-3115 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ootacamund, Madras Presidency of 17 June 1838, bearing the Ootacamund HG 5 handstamp in black. 1838 small cover from Ootacamund to Madras with black segmented boxed ``OOTACAMUND / 1838 JUNE 17 / Bearning A8`` cachet (Gile Ty-5)

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

The census grades Ootacamund HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837-54.

When was COV-3115 posted?

COV-3115 is dated 17 June 1838, within the recorded period of use of Ootacamund HG 5 (1837-54).

COV-3115

17 June 1838 Ootacamund Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 June 1838, Ootacamund HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-3115) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Ootacamund HG 5, back (COV-3115) — back

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Date

17 June 1838

Description

1838 small cover from Ootacamund to Madras with black segmented boxed ``OOTACAMUND / 1838 JUNE 17 / Bearning A8`` cachet (Gile Ty-5)

Auction

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Other recorded marks at Ootacamund

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Ootacamund 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 Ootacamund pre stamp cover

COV-3115 is an Ootacamund pre stamp cover of 17 June 1838 bearing the Ootacamund HG 5 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Ootacamund postal history — the office known today as Udhagamandalam, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1838 small cover from Ootacamund to Madras with black segmented boxed ``OOTACAMUND / 1838 JUNE 17 / Bearning A8`` cachet (Gile Ty-5)

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

2 images of COV-3115 are recorded (front, back); the Ootacamund HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1837-54.

Questions about COV-3115

What is COV-3115?: COV-3115 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Ootacamund, Madras Presidency of 17 June 1838, bearing the Ootacamund HG 5 handstamp in black. 1838 small cover from Ootacamund to Madras with black segmented boxed ``OOTACAMUND / 1838 JUNE 17 / Bearning A8`` cachet (Gile Ty-5)
How scarce is the Ootacamund HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Ootacamund HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837-54.
What is the provenance of COV-3115?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3115 posted?: COV-3115 is dated 17 June 1838, within the recorded period of use of Ootacamund HG 5 (1837-54).

About this record

This 17 June 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ootacamund HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.