How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Pondicherry HG 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.

When was COV-336 posted?

COV-336 is dated 18 July 1829, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 6 (1826–1836).

COV-336

18 July 1829 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 July 1829, Pondicherry HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-336) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pondicherry HG 6, back (COV-336) — back

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Date

18 July 1829

Description

India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1829, "PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 6). Bold and mostly complete strike on back of folded letter datelined "Pondicherry le 18 Jy 1829" , addressed to Calcutta, sender's directive "Ship letter" , Calcutta rate handstamp, Madras (Jul. 20) transit and red Calcutta arrival backstamps, Very Fine and scarce marking

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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-336 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 18 July 1829 bearing the Pondicherry HG 6 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 10147.

2 images of COV-336 are recorded (front, back); the Pondicherry HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-336

What is COV-336?: COV-336 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 18 July 1829, bearing the Pondicherry HG 6 handstamp in black. India, French Settlement, Pondicherry, 1829, "PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 6). Bold and mostly complete strike on back of folded letter datelined "Pondicherry le 18 Jy 1829" , addressed to Calcutta, sender's directive "Ship letter" , Calcutta rate handstamp, Madras (Jul. 20) transit and red Calcutta arrival backstamps, Very Fine and scarce marking
How scarce is the Pondicherry HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Pondicherry HG 6 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-336?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10147.
When was COV-336 posted?: COV-336 is dated 18 July 1829, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 6 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 18 July 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Pondicherry HG 6 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10147.