COV-706 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 24 July 1830, bearing the Pondicherry HG 6 handstamp in black. "PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 6). French Settlement cover.

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-706 posted?

COV-706 is dated 24 July 1830, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 6 (1826–1836).

COV-706

24 July 1830 Pondicherry Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 July 1830, Pondicherry HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-706) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Pondicherry HG 6, back (COV-706) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

24 July 1830

Description

"PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 6). French Settlement cover.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3239, (2025)

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Other recorded marks at Pondicherry

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About this Pondicherry pre stamp cover

COV-706 is a Pondicherry pre stamp cover of 24 July 1830 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?

"PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 6). French Settlement cover.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3239 (2025).

2 images of COV-706 are recorded (front, back); the Pondicherry HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1836.

Questions about COV-706

What is COV-706?: COV-706 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Pondicherry, Madras Presidency of 24 July 1830, bearing the Pondicherry HG 6 handstamp in black. "PONDICHERRY/POST NOT PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 6). French Settlement cover.
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-706?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3239 (2025).
When was COV-706 posted?: COV-706 is dated 24 July 1830, within the recorded period of use of Pondicherry HG 6 (1826–1836).

About this record

This 24 July 1830 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 No. 1325, lot 3239, (2025).