How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Seringapatam HG 10 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1853.

When was COV-317 posted?

COV-317 is dated 25 September 1853, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 10 (1848–1853).

COV-317

25 September 1853 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 September 1853, Seringapatam HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-317) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Seringapatam HG 10, back (COV-317) — back

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Date

25 September 1853

Description

India, Seringapatam, 1853, "SERINGAPATAM/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 10). Bold strike with manuscript "25-9-53" date and "As 2" rate markings on back of petite native cover to Madras, framed "AM" handstamp, red Madras (Sept. 29) arrival backstamp, cover barely reduced at right, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10127, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Seringapatam

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Seringapatam 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 Seringapatam pre stamp cover

COV-317 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 25 September 1853 bearing the Seringapatam HG 10 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Seringapatam postal history — the office known today as Srirangapatna, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10127.

2 images of COV-317 are recorded (front, back); the Seringapatam HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1853.

Questions about COV-317

What is COV-317?: COV-317 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 25 September 1853, bearing the Seringapatam HG 10 handstamp in black. India, Seringapatam, 1853, "SERINGAPATAM/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 10). Bold strike with manuscript "25-9-53" date and "As 2" rate markings on back of petite native cover to Madras, framed "AM" handstamp, red Madras (Sept. 29) arrival backstamp, cover barely reduced at right, Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Seringapatam HG 10 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-317?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10127.
When was COV-317 posted?: COV-317 is dated 25 September 1853, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 10 (1848–1853).

About this record

This 25 September 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Seringapatam HG 10 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10127.