COV-312
30 October 1832 Secunderabad HG 1 Cover
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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
Auction
Sale 9020, Lot 10122, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5
Same office
Other recorded marks at Secunderabad
6 marks6 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.
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 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10122.