COV-4390 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Palamcotah, Madras Presidency of 4 June 1843, bearing the Palamcotah HG 9 handstamp in red. India 1843 (Jun 4) PALAMCOTAH Free Giles 9 in red on Soldier's letter countersigned by E.W. Dance, Lieut. Commanding Detachment Artillery, to UK with oval INDIA and "2"

How scarce is the Palamcotah HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Palamcotah HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1843.

When was COV-4390 posted?

COV-4390 is dated 4 June 1843, within the recorded period of use of Palamcotah HG 9 (1838–1843).

COV-4390

4 June 1843 Palamcotah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 June 1843, Palamcotah HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-4390) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Palamcotah HG 9, back (COV-4390) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Palamcotah HG 9, detail (COV-4390) — detail

Pre-stamp cover of India — Palamcotah HG 9, front (COV-4390) — front

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Date

4 June 1843

Description

India 1843 (Jun 4) PALAMCOTAH Free Giles 9 in red on Soldier's letter countersigned by E.W. Dance, Lieut. Commanding Detachment Artillery, to UK with oval INDIA and "2"

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Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive, Lot 24, (August 29 2026)

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Other recorded marks at Palamcotah

11 marks

11 other pre-1854 postal markings of Palamcotah 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 Palamcotah pre stamp cover

COV-4390 is a Palamcotah pre stamp cover of 4 June 1843 bearing the Palamcotah HG 9 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Palamcotah postal history — the office known today as Palayamkottai, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1843 (Jun 4) PALAMCOTAH Free Giles 9 in red on Soldier's letter countersigned by E.W. Dance, Lieut. Commanding Detachment Artillery, to UK with oval INDIA and "2"

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive lot 24 (August 29 2026).

6 images of COV-4390 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Palamcotah HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1843.

Questions about COV-4390

What is COV-4390?: COV-4390 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Palamcotah, Madras Presidency of 4 June 1843, bearing the Palamcotah HG 9 handstamp in red. India 1843 (Jun 4) PALAMCOTAH Free Giles 9 in red on Soldier's letter countersigned by E.W. Dance, Lieut. Commanding Detachment Artillery, to UK with oval INDIA and "2"
How scarce is the Palamcotah HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Palamcotah HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1843.
What is the provenance of COV-4390?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive lot 24 (August 29 2026).
When was COV-4390 posted?: COV-4390 is dated 4 June 1843, within the recorded period of use of Palamcotah HG 9 (1838–1843).

About this record

This 4 June 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Palamcotah HG 9 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, Stampbay 21th Auction - India Exclusive, lot 24, (August 29 2026).