COV-3150 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 22 March 1848, bearing the Pondicherry HG 10 handstamp in red. 1848 entire from Pondicherry with rectangular box in red with crest shape `India Paid`` cachet to Marseille, France

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-3150 posted?

COV-3150 is dated 22 March 1848, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 10 (1839–1854).

COV-3150

22 March 1848 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 March 1848, Pondicherry HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-3150) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pondicherry HG 10, back (COV-3150) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of collectorbazar

Date

22 March 1848

Description

1848 entire from Pondicherry with rectangular box in red with crest shape `India Paid`` cachet to Marseille, France

Auction

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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-3150 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 22 March 1848 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?

1848 entire from Pondicherry with rectangular box in red with crest shape `India Paid`` cachet to Marseille, France

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

2 images of COV-3150 are recorded (front, back); the Pondicherry HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1854.

Questions about COV-3150

What is COV-3150?: COV-3150 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 22 March 1848, bearing the Pondicherry HG 10 handstamp in red. 1848 entire from Pondicherry with rectangular box in red with crest shape `India Paid`` cachet to Marseille, France
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-3150?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3150 posted?: COV-3150 is dated 22 March 1848, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 10 (1839–1854).

About this record

This 22 March 1848 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 21 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.