How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Seringapatam HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1856.

When was COV-4162 posted?

COV-4162 is dated 16 April 1856, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 9 (1839–1856).

COV-4162

16 April 1856 Seringapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 April 1856, Seringapatam HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-4162) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

16 April 1856

Description

Litho cover posted from Seringapatam to Madras with half anna canceled by C16 along with All India type Seringapatam Post Paid handstamp posted on April 16th 1856 along with GPO and AM cancellation of Madras.

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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-4162 is a Seringapatam pre stamp cover of 16 April 1856 bearing the Seringapatam HG 9 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Seringapatam postal history — the office known today as Srirangapatna, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1 image of COV-4162 is recorded (front); the Seringapatam HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1856.

Questions about COV-4162

What is COV-4162?: COV-4162 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Seringapatam, Madras Presidency of 16 April 1856, bearing the Seringapatam HG 9 handstamp in red. Litho cover posted from Seringapatam to Madras with half anna canceled by C16 along with All India type Seringapatam Post Paid handstamp posted on April 16th 1856 along with GPO and AM cancellation of Madras.
How scarce is the Seringapatam HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Seringapatam HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1856.
When was COV-4162 posted?: COV-4162 is dated 16 April 1856, within the recorded period of use of Seringapatam HG 9 (1839–1856).

About this record

This 16 April 1856 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Seringapatam HG 9 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.