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Date
14 November 1838
Description
Entire letter posted from Vizagapatam to Samulcotah on 14th November 1838, bearing the Vizagapatam HG-6 “Vizagapatam / 14 November / Bearing” handstamp in black. The letter was charged 4 annas postage due, which was collected at Samulcotah. The cover also bears the Samulcotah HG-3 “Samulcotah / Bearing” handstamp in black.
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Other recorded marks at Samulcotah
3 marks3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Samulcotah are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This 14 November 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Samulcotah HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.