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

The census grades Palghat HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853-54.

When was COV-5731 posted?

COV-5731 is dated 1 May 1855, within the recorded period of use of Palghat HG 2 (1853-54).

COV-5731

1 May 1855 Palghat Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 May 1855, Palghat HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5731)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Palghat HG 2, scan 2 (COV-5731)

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Date

1 May 1855

Description

1855 (May 1): Large part of entire letter to Palghat, bearing Lithographed ½ anna blue, Die II, barely shaved at top, otherwise good to large margins, neatly tied by dotted lozenge, reverse with matching framed "OOTACAMUND 1858 May 1 Paid" red despatch handstamp (Giles Type 4) and framed "Palghaut / Paid" red arrival (May 2) marking (Giles Type 2). A fine cover from the headquarters of the Nilgiri district, in Madras Presidency

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Corinphila Auktion, Lot 3637

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Other recorded marks at Palghat

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Palghat 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 Palghat pre stamp cover

COV-5731 is a Palghat pre stamp cover of 1 May 1855 bearing the Palghat HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Palghat postal history — the office known today as Palakkad, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Corinphila Auktion lot 3637.

2 images of COV-5731 are recorded; the Palghat HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1853-54.

Questions about COV-5731

What is COV-5731?: COV-5731 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Palghat, Madras Presidency of 1 May 1855, bearing the Palghat HG 2 handstamp in red. 1855 (May 1): Large part of entire letter to Palghat, bearing Lithographed ½ anna blue, Die II, barely shaved at top, otherwise good to large margins, neatly tied by dotted lozenge, reverse with matching framed "OOTACAMUND 1858 May 1 Paid" red despatch handstamp (Giles Type 4) and framed "Palghaut / Paid" red arrival (May 2) marking (Giles Type 2). A fine cover from the headquarters of the Nilgiri district, in Madras Presidency
How scarce is the Palghat HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Palghat HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853-54.
What is the provenance of COV-5731?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Corinphila Auktion lot 3637.
When was COV-5731 posted?: COV-5731 is dated 1 May 1855, within the recorded period of use of Palghat HG 2 (1853-54).

About this record

This 1 May 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Palghat HG 2 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 Corinphila Auctions, Corinphila Auktion, lot 3637.