How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Seringapatam HG 6 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1837.

When was COV-502 posted?

COV-502 is dated 14 September 1837, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 6 (1828–1837).

COV-502

14 September 1837 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 September 1837, Seringapatam HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-502) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Seringapatam HG 6, back (COV-502) — back

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Date

14 September 1837

Description

India, Seringapatam, 1837, "SERINGAPATA/POST FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 6). Mostly complete though slightly watery strike, right side affected by opening, with manuscript "14th September 1837" date added on back of folded cover to Madras, manuscript "Service" and endorsed by Chaplain, Madras (Sept. 18) arrival backstamp, cover with slight overall toning, Fine strike of this scarce marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10093, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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-502 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 14 September 1837 bearing the Seringapatam HG 6 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 9054 lot 10093.

2 images of COV-502 are recorded (front, back); the Seringapatam HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1837.

Questions about COV-502

What is COV-502?: COV-502 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 14 September 1837, bearing the Seringapatam HG 6 handstamp in black. India, Seringapatam, 1837, "SERINGAPATA/POST FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 6). Mostly complete though slightly watery strike, right side affected by opening, with manuscript "14th September 1837" date added on back of folded cover to Madras, manuscript "Service" and endorsed by Chaplain, Madras (Sept. 18) arrival backstamp, cover with slight overall toning, Fine strike of this scarce marking
How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Seringapatam HG 6 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-502?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10093.
When was COV-502 posted?: COV-502 is dated 14 September 1837, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 6 (1828–1837).

About this record

This 14 September 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Seringapatam HG 6 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10093.