COV-2065 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 24 September 1805, bearing the Seringapatam HG 4 handstamp in black. Seringapatam: 1805 (24 Sept.) entire to Mysore showing, on reverse, a fine upright strike of the rare oval-framed "POST FREE/SERINGAPATAM" (HG 1), one of the clearest examples recorded. Photo.

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.

When was COV-2065 posted?

COV-2065 is dated 24 September 1805, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 4 (1800–1823).

COV-2065

24 September 1805 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 September 1805, Seringapatam HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2065)

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Date

24 September 1805

Description

Seringapatam: 1805 (24 Sept.) entire to Mysore showing, on reverse, a fine upright strike of the rare oval-framed "POST FREE/SERINGAPATAM" (HG 1), one of the clearest examples recorded. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 379, (Oct. 2000)

Spink

Lot 232, (Oct. 2001)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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-2065 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 24 September 1805 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?

Seringapatam: 1805 (24 Sept.) entire to Mysore showing, on reverse, a fine upright strike of the rare oval-framed "POST FREE/SERINGAPATAM" (HG 1), one of the clearest examples recorded. Photo.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 379 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 232 (Oct. 2001).

1 image of COV-2065 is recorded; the Seringapatam HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1800–1823.

Questions about COV-2065

What is COV-2065?: COV-2065 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 24 September 1805, bearing the Seringapatam HG 4 handstamp in black. Seringapatam: 1805 (24 Sept.) entire to Mysore showing, on reverse, a fine upright strike of the rare oval-framed "POST FREE/SERINGAPATAM" (HG 1), one of the clearest examples recorded. Photo.
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-2065?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 379 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 232 (Oct. 2001).
When was COV-2065 posted?: COV-2065 is dated 24 September 1805, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 4 (1800–1823).

About this record

This 24 September 1805 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. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 379, (Oct. 2000); Spink, lot 232, (Oct. 2001).