COV-2412 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Palaveram, Madras Presidency of 9 June 1844, bearing the Palaveram HG 2 handstamp in red. Postal cover from palaveram (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 9 June 1844. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Palaveram HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Palaveram HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1854.

When was COV-2412 posted?

COV-2412 is dated 9 June 1844, within the recorded period of use of Palaveram HG 2 (1842–1854).

COV-2412

9 June 1844 Palaveram Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 June 1844, Palaveram HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2412) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

9 June 1844

Description

Postal cover from palaveram (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 9 June 1844. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

David Feldman

Autumn 2025 Auction Series, (5 Dec 2025)

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-2412 is a Palaveram pre stamp cover of 9 June 1844 bearing the Palaveram HG 2 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?

Postal cover from palaveram (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 9 June 1844. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman Autumn 2025 Auction Series (5 Dec 2025).

1 image of COV-2412 is recorded (front); the Palaveram HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1854.

Questions about COV-2412

What is COV-2412?: COV-2412 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Palaveram, Madras Presidency of 9 June 1844, bearing the Palaveram HG 2 handstamp in red. Postal cover from palaveram (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Red. Dated 9 June 1844. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Palaveram HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Palaveram HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-2412?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman Autumn 2025 Auction Series (5 Dec 2025).
When was COV-2412 posted?: COV-2412 is dated 9 June 1844, within the recorded period of use of Palaveram HG 2 (1842–1854).

About this record

This 9 June 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Palaveram HG 2 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 David Feldman, Autumn 2025 Auction Series, (5 Dec 2025).