COV-915 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 19 February 1831, bearing the Pondicherry HG 5 handstamp in red. 1829-31 Two folded entires both addressed to Karical, bearing framed ‘PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID’ in black and ‘PONDICHERRY/POST PAID’ in red, respectively, fine strikes

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-915 posted?

COV-915 is dated 19 February 1831, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 5 (1826–1836).

COV-915

19 February 1831 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 February 1831, Pondicherry HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-915)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

19 February 1831

Description

1829-31 Two folded entires both addressed to Karical, bearing framed ‘PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID’ in black and ‘PONDICHERRY/POST PAID’ in red, respectively, fine strikes

Auction

David Feldman

Lot 31522

Same office

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-915 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 19 February 1831 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?

1829-31 Two folded entires both addressed to Karical, bearing framed ‘PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID’ in black and ‘PONDICHERRY/POST PAID’ in red, respectively, fine strikes

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 31522.

1 image of COV-915 is recorded; the Pondicherry HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-915

What is COV-915?: COV-915 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 19 February 1831, bearing the Pondicherry HG 5 handstamp in red. 1829-31 Two folded entires both addressed to Karical, bearing framed ‘PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID’ in black and ‘PONDICHERRY/POST PAID’ in red, respectively, fine strikes
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-915?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 31522.
When was COV-915 posted?: COV-915 is dated 19 February 1831, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 5 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 19 February 1831 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 David Feldman, lot 31522.