How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 13 mark on this cover?

The census grades Pondicherry HG 13 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1855–1862.

When was COV-340 posted?

COV-340 is dated 7 July 1860, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 13 (1855–1862).

COV-340

7 July 1860 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 July 1860, Pondicherry HG 13 handstruck folded letter (COV-340) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pondicherry HG 13, back (COV-340) — back

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Date

7 July 1860

Description

India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1860, "BUREAU DE PONDICHERY/7 JUL 1860" Double-Circle Datestamp (Giles 13). Clearly struck on folded letter to Paris, France, sender's directive "Suez & Marseille" , red framed "PD" and blue company cachet handstamps, French entry transit and Paris (Aug. 11) arrival datestamps, Very Fine Lot Status: Passed

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Sale 9020, Lot 10151, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-340 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 7 July 1860 bearing the Pondicherry HG 13 handstamp, struck in black, 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 10151.

2 images of COV-340 are recorded (front, back); the Pondicherry HG 13 mark itself is recorded in use 1855–1862.

Questions about COV-340

What is COV-340?: COV-340 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 7 July 1860, bearing the Pondicherry HG 13 handstamp in black. India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1860, "BUREAU DE PONDICHERY/7 JUL 1860" Double-Circle Datestamp (Giles 13). Clearly struck on folded letter to Paris, France, sender's directive "Suez & Marseille" , red framed "PD" and blue company cachet handstamps, French entry transit and Paris (Aug. 11) arrival datestamps, Very Fine Lot Status: Passed
How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 13 mark on this cover?: The census grades Pondicherry HG 13 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1855–1862.
What is the provenance of COV-340?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10151.
When was COV-340 posted?: COV-340 is dated 7 July 1860, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 13 (1855–1862).

About this record

This 7 July 1860 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Pondicherry HG 13 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10151.