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-338 posted?

COV-338 is dated 15 August 1844, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 10 (1839–1854).

COV-338

15 August 1844 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 August 1844, Pondicherry HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-338) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pondicherry HG 10, back (COV-338) — back

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Date

15 August 1844

Description

India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1844, "PONDICHERY/1844 August 15/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 10). Bold strike in red with manuscript "A 10" rate marking on folded letter to Bordeaux, France, sender's directive "pr Steamer via Bombay" and "via Marseille" , red "India Paid" crescent handstamp, French entry (Sept. 29) transit and Bordeaux (Oct. 2) arrival datestamps, manuscript "12" rate marking, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10149, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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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-338 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 15 August 1844 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10149.

2 images of COV-338 are recorded (front, back); the Pondicherry HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1854.

Questions about COV-338

What is COV-338?: COV-338 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 15 August 1844, bearing the Pondicherry HG 10 handstamp in red. India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1844, "PONDICHERY/1844 August 15/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 10). Bold strike in red with manuscript "A 10" rate marking on folded letter to Bordeaux, France, sender's directive "pr Steamer via Bombay" and "via Marseille" , red "India Paid" crescent handstamp, French entry (Sept. 29) transit and Bordeaux (Oct. 2) arrival datestamps, manuscript "12" rate marking, Very Fine
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-338?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10149.
When was COV-338 posted?: COV-338 is dated 15 August 1844, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 10 (1839–1854).

About this record

This 15 August 1844 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10149.