How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Seringapatam HG 4 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1800–1823.

What is the provenance of COV-1646?

Akihiko Kiowa (Scan Credit) Certificate: R.P.S. (#197591).

When was COV-1646 posted?

COV-1646 is dated 22 May 1800, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 4 (1800–1823).

COV-1646

22 May 1800 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 May 1800, Seringapatam HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1646)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Akihiko Kiowa

Date

22 May 1800

Description

Written in London. Handed to G. Saxon, Vellore Artillery. From Seringapatam forwarded to Mr. R. Gillson, Deputy Commissioner of Malacca. Went from London (Jul. 8, 1799) to Bombay, Bombay to Seringapatam, Seringapatam to Malacca (May 22, 1800). Endorsed Service.

Provenance

Akihiko Kiowa (Scan Credit)

Certificates

R.P.S. (#197591)

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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-1646 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 22 May 1800 bearing the Seringapatam HG 4 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?

Akihiko Kiowa (Scan Credit)

1 image of COV-1646 is recorded; the Seringapatam HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1800–1823.

Questions about COV-1646

What is COV-1646?: COV-1646 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 22 May 1800, bearing the Seringapatam HG 4 handstamp in black. Written in London. Handed to G. Saxon, Vellore Artillery. From Seringapatam forwarded to Mr. R. Gillson, Deputy Commissioner of Malacca. Went from London (Jul. 8, 1799) to Bombay, Bombay to Seringapatam, Seringapatam to Malacca (May 22, 1800). Endorsed Service.
How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Seringapatam HG 4 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1800–1823.
What is the provenance of COV-1646?: Akihiko Kiowa (Scan Credit) Certificate: R.P.S. (#197591).
When was COV-1646 posted?: COV-1646 is dated 22 May 1800, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 4 (1800–1823).

About this record

This 22 May 1800 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Seringapatam HG 4 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. Certified: R.P.S. (#197591).