COV-2484 — 10 July 1827 Pondicherry HG 5 Cover
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Census record COV-2484 is a 10 July 1827 pre-stamp cover of British India bearing the Pondicherry HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, Spring 2025 Auction Series, lot 80473, (2025).
Date
10 July 1827
Description
1827 (Jul 10) wrapper from Pondicherry to Tranquebar (Dutch settlement in India), reverse with framed “PONDICHERRY / POST PAID” (Giles type 4, who notes that this might not be a P.O. handstamp but a field post hs, rated “rare”, and this example used 12 years after Giles’ recorded period of use), obverse endorsed “A4” for postage, addressee name neatly excised, very fine and very rare.
Auction
Spring 2025 Auction Series, Lot 80473, (2025)