COV-2058 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Salem, Madras Presidency of 1824, bearing the Salem HG 1 handstamp in black. Salem: 1824 large native envelope to Madras, the reverse showing framed "SALEM/POST FREE" (HG 1); some tone spotting and worm damage, otherwise fine. Photo.

How scarce is the Salem HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Salem HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824.

When was COV-2058 posted?

COV-2058 is dated 1824, within the recorded period of use of Salem HG 1 (1824).

COV-2058

1824 Salem Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1824, Salem HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2058)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1824

Description

Salem: 1824 large native envelope to Madras, the reverse showing framed "SALEM/POST FREE" (HG 1); some tone spotting and worm damage, otherwise fine. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 342, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Salem

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Salem 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 Salem pre stamp cover

COV-2058 is a Salem pre stamp cover of 1824 bearing the Salem HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Salem postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Salem: 1824 large native envelope to Madras, the reverse showing framed "SALEM/POST FREE" (HG 1); some tone spotting and worm damage, otherwise fine. Photo.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 342 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2058 is recorded; the Salem HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824.

Questions about COV-2058

What is COV-2058?: COV-2058 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Salem, Madras Presidency of 1824, bearing the Salem HG 1 handstamp in black. Salem: 1824 large native envelope to Madras, the reverse showing framed "SALEM/POST FREE" (HG 1); some tone spotting and worm damage, otherwise fine. Photo.
How scarce is the Salem HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Salem HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824.
What is the provenance of COV-2058?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 342 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2058 posted?: COV-2058 is dated 1824, within the recorded period of use of Salem HG 1 (1824).

About this record

This 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Salem HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 342, (Oct. 2000).