How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Seringapatam HG 3 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1801–1815.

When was COV-116 posted?

COV-116 is dated 26 March 1810, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 3 (1801–1815).

COV-116

26 March 1810 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 March 1810, Seringapatam HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-116) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Seringapatam HG 3, back (COV-116) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

26 March 1810

Description

INDIA, Seringapatam, 1810, "Post Paid/Seringapatam" Handstamp (Giles 3). Mostly complete and clear red strike in oval on folded letter with manuscript "1½as, 26 March 1810" rate and despatch date, addressed to Capt. de Havilland in Bangalore, cover with file fold at right crosses handstamp, still Very Fine strike of this cancel, Giles notes rare

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6047

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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-116 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 26 March 1810 bearing the Seringapatam HG 3 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 1301 lot 6047.

2 images of COV-116 are recorded (front, back); the Seringapatam HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1801–1815.

Questions about COV-116

What is COV-116?: COV-116 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 26 March 1810, bearing the Seringapatam HG 3 handstamp in black. INDIA, Seringapatam, 1810, "Post Paid/Seringapatam" Handstamp (Giles 3). Mostly complete and clear red strike in oval on folded letter with manuscript "1½as, 26 March 1810" rate and despatch date, addressed to Capt. de Havilland in Bangalore, cover with file fold at right crosses handstamp, still Very Fine strike of this cancel, Giles notes rare
How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Seringapatam HG 3 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1801–1815.
What is the provenance of COV-116?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6047.
When was COV-116 posted?: COV-116 is dated 26 March 1810, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 3 (1801–1815).

About this record

This 26 March 1810 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Seringapatam HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6047.