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-315 posted?

COV-315 is dated 24 April 1809, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 3 (1801–1815).

COV-315

24 April 1809 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 April 1809, Seringapatam HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-315) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Seringapatam HG 3, back (COV-315) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

24 April 1809

Description

India, Seringapatam, 1809, "Post Paid/Seringapatam" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Faint but legible strike in red on folded letter to Captain de Havilland "On the road from Chittledroog or at Chittledroog" , sent by recipient's wife who requests "To be kept outside of the Packet" , manuscript "3f 24 April 1809" rate and despatch notation, Fine, noted as "rare" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10125, — 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-315 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 24 April 1809 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 9020 lot 10125.

2 images of COV-315 are recorded (front, back); the Seringapatam HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1801–1815.

Questions about COV-315

What is COV-315?: COV-315 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 24 April 1809, bearing the Seringapatam HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Seringapatam, 1809, "Post Paid/Seringapatam" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Faint but legible strike in red on folded letter to Captain de Havilland "On the road from Chittledroog or at Chittledroog" , sent by recipient's wife who requests "To be kept outside of the Packet" , manuscript "3f 24 April 1809" rate and despatch notation, Fine, noted as "rare" by Giles
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-315?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10125.
When was COV-315 posted?: COV-315 is dated 24 April 1809, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 3 (1801–1815).

About this record

This 24 April 1809 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 9020, lot 10125.