How scarce is the Sirce HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Sirce HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1858–1860.

When was COV-319 posted?

COV-319 is dated 1858, within the recorded period of use of Sirce HG 2 (1858–1860).

COV-319

1858 Sirce HG 2 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1858, Sirce HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-319) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Sirce HG 2, back (COV-319) — back

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Date

1858

Description

India, Sirce, 1858, "SIRCE/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck with manuscript "27/7/58" date and "8 A" rate markings on back of pinkish cover to Parkstone Rectory near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, sender's directive "Via Marseilles" , framed "INDIA UNPAID" handstamp, Bombay (Aug. 2) and London (Sept. 3) transit and Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Sept. 3) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with minor staining which extends to back panel (just affecting Sirce marking), still Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10129, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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Other recorded marks at Sirce

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Sirce is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Sirce HG 1handstampRed1841–1844

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About this Sirce pre stamp cover

COV-319 is a Sirce pre stamp cover of 1858 bearing the Sirce HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Sirce postal history — the office known today as Sirsi, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10129.

2 images of COV-319 are recorded (front, back); the Sirce HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1858–1860.

Questions about COV-319

What is COV-319?: COV-319 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Sirce, Madras Presidency of 1858, bearing the Sirce HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Sirce, 1858, "SIRCE/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck with manuscript "27/7/58" date and "8 A" rate markings on back of pinkish cover to Parkstone Rectory near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, sender's directive "Via Marseilles" , framed "INDIA UNPAID" handstamp, Bombay (Aug. 2) and London (Sept. 3) transit and Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Sept. 3) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with minor staining which extends to back panel (just affecting Sirce marking), still Very Fine
How scarce is the Sirce HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Sirce HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1858–1860.
What is the provenance of COV-319?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10129.
When was COV-319 posted?: COV-319 is dated 1858, within the recorded period of use of Sirce HG 2 (1858–1860).

About this record

This 1858 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Sirce HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “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 9020, lot 10129.