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

The census grades Secunderabad HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1837.

When was COV-312 posted?

COV-312 is dated 30 October 1832, within the recorded period of use of Secunderabad HG 1 (1828–1837).

COV-312

30 October 1832 Secunderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 October 1832, Secunderabad HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-312) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Secunderabad HG 1, back (COV-312) — back

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Date

30 October 1832

Description

India, Secunderabad, 1832, "SECUNDERABAD/POST PAID" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear strike with manuscript "Ship ps pd A3, Inland A8" rate and "30th October 1832" date markings on back of folded cover (missing side flap) to London, England, sender's directive "Per 1st Ship for England", framed "DEAL/INDIA LETTER" (Robertson In.5) and framed "Rate 2" handstamps, Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Nov. 5, Giles SD11) and Madras (Nov. 5) transit and London (Apr. 10) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, minor opening tear affecting London arrival marking, Fine and scarce strike of this Secunderabad marking

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Sale 9020, Lot 10122, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Secunderabad

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Secunderabad 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 Secunderabad pre stamp cover

COV-312 is a Secunderabad pre stamp cover of 30 October 1832 bearing the Secunderabad HG 1 handstamp, struck in blue, recorded in the census of Secunderabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10122.

2 images of COV-312 are recorded (front, back); the Secunderabad HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1837.

Questions about COV-312

What is COV-312?: COV-312 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Secunderabad, Madras Presidency of 30 October 1832, bearing the Secunderabad HG 1 handstamp in blue. India, Secunderabad, 1832, "SECUNDERABAD/POST PAID" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly clear strike with manuscript "Ship ps pd A3, Inland A8" rate and "30th October 1832" date markings on back of folded cover (missing side flap) to London, England, sender's directive "Per 1st Ship for England", framed "DEAL/INDIA LETTER" (Robertson In.5) and framed "Rate 2" handstamps, Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Nov. 5, Giles SD11) and Madras (Nov. 5) transit and London (Apr. 10) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, minor opening tear affecting London arrival marking, Fine and scarce strike of this Secunderabad marking
How scarce is the Secunderabad HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Secunderabad HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-312?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10122.
When was COV-312 posted?: COV-312 is dated 30 October 1832, within the recorded period of use of Secunderabad HG 1 (1828–1837).

About this record

This 30 October 1832 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Secunderabad HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10122.