How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Pondicherry HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.

When was COV-335 posted?

COV-335 is dated 1 March 1828, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 5 (1826–1836).

COV-335

1 March 1828 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 March 1828, Pondicherry HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-335) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pondicherry HG 5, back (COV-335) — back

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Date

1 March 1828

Description

India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1828, "PONDICHERRY/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 5). Bold and mostly complete strike on back of folded letter datelined "Pondicherry 1 March 1828" , addressed to Madras, manuscript "A5" rate marking, Madras (Mar. 3) arrival backstamp, front panel with strong horizontal file fold, Very Fine and scarce

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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-335 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 1 March 1828 bearing the Pondicherry HG 5 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 10146.

2 images of COV-335 are recorded (front, back); the Pondicherry HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-335

What is COV-335?: COV-335 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 1 March 1828, bearing the Pondicherry HG 5 handstamp in red. India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1828, "PONDICHERRY/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 5). Bold and mostly complete strike on back of folded letter datelined "Pondicherry 1 March 1828" , addressed to Madras, manuscript "A5" rate marking, Madras (Mar. 3) arrival backstamp, front panel with strong horizontal file fold, Very Fine and scarce
How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Pondicherry HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-335?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10146.
When was COV-335 posted?: COV-335 is dated 1 March 1828, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 5 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 1 March 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Pondicherry HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10146.