How scarce is the Secunderabad HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Secunderabad HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1855.

When was COV-4403 posted?

COV-4403 is dated 1854, within the recorded period of use of Secunderabad HG 6 (1841–1855).

COV-4403

1854 Secunderabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1854, Secunderabad HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-4403) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Secunderabad HG 6, back (COV-4403) — back

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Date

1854

Description

India (Hyderabad): 1854 small pre-stamp envelope used from Secunderabad to Madras. Fine 'SECONDRABAD / 1854 February ? / Paid' mark, Giles type 2, with boxed red 'G.P.O.' and black 'AM' marks. For the address side see scan 2. Good condition.

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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-4403 is a Secunderabad pre stamp cover of 1854 bearing the Secunderabad HG 6 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Secunderabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

2 images of COV-4403 are recorded (front, back); the Secunderabad HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1855.

Questions about COV-4403

What is COV-4403?: COV-4403 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Secunderabad, Madras Presidency of 1854, bearing the Secunderabad HG 6 handstamp in red. India (Hyderabad): 1854 small pre-stamp envelope used from Secunderabad to Madras. Fine 'SECONDRABAD / 1854 February ? / Paid' mark, Giles type 2, with boxed red 'G.P.O.' and black 'AM' marks. For the address side see scan 2. Good condition.
How scarce is the Secunderabad HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Secunderabad HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-4403?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4403 posted?: COV-4403 is dated 1854, within the recorded period of use of Secunderabad HG 6 (1841–1855).

About this record

This 1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Secunderabad HG 6 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay.