How scarce is the Palaveram HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Palaveram HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1837.

When was COV-2056 posted?

COV-2056 is dated 16 November 1834, within the recorded period of use of Palaveram HG 1 (1826–1837).

COV-2056

16 November 1834 Palaveram Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 November 1834, Palaveram HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2056)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

16 November 1834

Description

Palaveram: 1834 (16 Nov.) entire letter to England, the reverse showing very fine strike of the oval framed "PALAVERAM/POST PAID" (HG 1) in red, with Madras and London transit datestamps adjacent, framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" on address panel; fine and scarce. Interesting content.

Auction

Spink

Lot 339, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Palaveram

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Palaveram 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 Palaveram pre stamp cover

COV-2056 is a Palaveram pre stamp cover of 16 November 1834 bearing the Palaveram HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Palaveram postal history — the office known today as Pallavaram, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 339 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2056 is recorded; the Palaveram HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1837.

Questions about COV-2056

What is COV-2056?: COV-2056 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Palaveram, Madras Presidency of 16 November 1834, bearing the Palaveram HG 1 handstamp in red. Palaveram: 1834 (16 Nov.) entire letter to England, the reverse showing very fine strike of the oval framed "PALAVERAM/POST PAID" (HG 1) in red, with Madras and London transit datestamps adjacent, framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" on address panel; fine and scarce. Interesting content.
How scarce is the Palaveram HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Palaveram HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2056?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 339 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2056 posted?: COV-2056 is dated 16 November 1834, within the recorded period of use of Palaveram HG 1 (1826–1837).

About this record

This 16 November 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Palaveram HG 1 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 Spink, lot 339, (Oct. 2000).