How scarce is the Salem HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Salem HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1831.

When was COV-309 posted?

COV-309 is dated 26 December 1829, within the recorded period of use of Salem HG 2 (1829–1831).

COV-309

26 December 1829 Salem Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 December 1829, Salem HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-309) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Salem HG 2, back (COV-309) — back

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Date

26 December 1829

Description

India, Salem, 1829, "SALEM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Faint strike in red with manuscript "Inland A9, The 26 December 1829" rate and date markings on back of folded letter to Westford, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In.1a), Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Dec. 29, Giles SD11), Madras (Dec. 29), and London (Mar. 27) transit backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, cover with some minor edgewear and small tear at top, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10118, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-309 is a Salem pre stamp cover of 26 December 1829 bearing the Salem HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Salem postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10118.

2 images of COV-309 are recorded (front, back); the Salem HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1829–1831.

Questions about COV-309

What is COV-309?: COV-309 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Salem, Madras Presidency of 26 December 1829, bearing the Salem HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Salem, 1829, "SALEM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Faint strike in red with manuscript "Inland A9, The 26 December 1829" rate and date markings on back of folded letter to Westford, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In.1a), Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Dec. 29, Giles SD11), Madras (Dec. 29), and London (Mar. 27) transit backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, cover with some minor edgewear and small tear at top, Fine
How scarce is the Salem HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Salem HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1831.
What is the provenance of COV-309?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10118.
When was COV-309 posted?: COV-309 is dated 26 December 1829, within the recorded period of use of Salem HG 2 (1829–1831).

About this record

This 26 December 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Salem HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10118.