Madras Presidency · Pre-1854 Handstamp
Streevicundam HG 1
- Colour & date
- Red1855
- Rarity
- Rare
- Figure
- 1
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2 covers recorded2 pre-1854 covers bearing the Streevicundam HG 1 handstamp are recorded below — each entry links to images, provenance and auction details.
About this mark
The Streevicundam HG 1 handstamp
Srivaikuntam, also referred to as Thiruvaikuntam, is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the river Thamirabarani. Thiruvaikuntam has a temple dedicated to Vishnu, known as Srivaikuntanathan or as Tiruvaikuntapati, with a lofty gopuram. The Thiruvenkadam Udaiyar Mandapam is rich with sculptures of yalli, elephants and warriors. The Ekadasi Mandapam, which is opened on Vaikunta Ekadasi days, contains sculptures. During the period of conflict between the East India Company forces and Veera Pandiya Kattabomman, the temple served as a fort. The Kailasanathaswamy temple is another important temple and contains six inscriptions of the times of Kattabomman.
Streevicundam HG 1 is a early Indian handstruck postal marking of the post office at Streevicundam — the present-day Srivaikuntam — in the Madras Presidency, British India, recorded in use around 1855. Known strikes are in red. Its "HG 1" designation is the figure number assigned in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India.
2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. On the strength of that count the mark is graded "Rare" — the grade moves automatically as new covers are recorded. Collectors searching for streevicundam pre stamp covers, streevicundam postal history or "Streevicundam HG1" material can compare HG 1 across every office or browse the rest of the Streevicundam marks.
Frequently asked
- What is the Streevicundam HG 1 handstamp?
- Streevicundam HG 1 is a early Indian handstruck postal marking of Streevicundam (modern Srivaikuntam) in the Madras Presidency, British India, recorded in use around 1855. The "HG 1" designation is its figure number in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India. Known strikes are in red.
- How rare is Streevicundam HG 1?
- Streevicundam HG 1 is graded "Rare" in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.
- What does a Streevicundam pre stamp cover with HG 1 look like?
- A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Streevicundam is a folded letter or envelope carried before India's first adhesive stamp of 1854, with postage shown entirely by hand-struck marks like HG 1. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. Each census record on this page links to full cover images, dates and auction provenance.
- How do I identify or submit a Streevicundam HG 1 cover?
- Compare your cover against the reference impression and recorded examples on this page — check the mark's shape, colour and date range (1855). If your cover is not already recorded, you can submit front and back photographs through the census form on this page; every submission is editor-reviewed before publication.
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Also searched as: Streevicundam HG 1, Streevicundam HG1, Streevicundam Giles 1, Srivaikuntam postal history, Streevicundam handstamp, Streevicundam pre stamp cover.
How to cite
“Streevicundam HG 1 — handstamp,” Hand Struck Stamps, https://handstruckstampsindia.com/madras/streevicundam/hg-1 (accessed 20 July 2026).
Updated: 20 Jul 2026