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-5185 posted?

COV-5185 is dated 1835, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 5 (1826–1836).

COV-5185

1835 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1835, Pondicherry HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-5185)

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Date

1835

Description

India Used Abroad Pondicherry 1835 small entire to Madras showing, on reverse, framed "pondicherry/post paid" in red and arrival oval datestamp (4.9) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Auction

Spink

The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025), Lot 783

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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-5185 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 1835 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 Spink The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025) lot 783.

1 image of COV-5185 is recorded; the Pondicherry HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-5185

What is COV-5185?: COV-5185 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 1835, bearing the Pondicherry HG 5 handstamp in red. India Used Abroad Pondicherry 1835 small entire to Madras showing, on reverse, framed "pondicherry/post paid" in red and arrival oval datestamp (4.9) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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-5185?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025) lot 783.
When was COV-5185 posted?: COV-5185 is dated 1835, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 5 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 1835 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 Spink, The Philatelic Collector's Series sale (Sale 14025), lot 783.