How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Pondicherry HG 10 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1854.

When was COV-1904 posted?

COV-1904 is dated 15 July 1854, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 10 (1839–1854).

COV-1904

15 July 1854 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 July 1854, Pondicherry HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-1904)

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Date

15 July 1854

Description

1836 entire letter to Bordeaux showing framed "pays d'outremer" and with arrival datestamp on reverse, 1854 entire letter to Marseilles with framed "pondicherry/Paid" datestamp on face, and 1859 entire letter to Compeigne showing fine "bureau de pondicherry" datestamp on face

Auction

Spink

17021 - Great Britain with Post Offices in Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australasia - The David Pitts Collection, Lot 355

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Other recorded marks at Pondicherry

15 marks

15 other pre-1854 postal markings of Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry pre stamp cover

COV-1904 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 15 July 1854 bearing the Pondicherry HG 10 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Pondicherry postal history — the office known today as Puducherry, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 17021 - Great Britain with Post Offices in Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australasia - The David Pitts Collection lot 355.

1 image of COV-1904 is recorded; the Pondicherry HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1854.

Questions about COV-1904

What is COV-1904?: COV-1904 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 15 July 1854, bearing the Pondicherry HG 10 handstamp in red. 1836 entire letter to Bordeaux showing framed "pays d'outremer" and with arrival datestamp on reverse, 1854 entire letter to Marseilles with framed "pondicherry/Paid" datestamp on face, and 1859 entire letter to Compeigne showing fine "bureau de pondicherry" datestamp on face
How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Pondicherry HG 10 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-1904?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 17021 - Great Britain with Post Offices in Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australasia - The David Pitts Collection lot 355.
When was COV-1904 posted?: COV-1904 is dated 15 July 1854, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 10 (1839–1854).

About this record

This 15 July 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Pondicherry HG 10 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Very common” in this census — one of 22 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 17021 - Great Britain with Post Offices in Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australasia - The David Pitts Collection, lot 355.