How scarce is the Tanjore HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Tanjore HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853–1860.

When was COV-2767 posted?

COV-2767 is dated 31 May 1855, within the recorded period of use of Tanjore HG 7 (1853–1860).

COV-2767

31 May 1855 Tanjore HG 7 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 May 1855, Tanjore HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-2767) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

31 May 1855

Description

TALOOK TAPPAL: 1855 (May 30) Wrapper franked on the reverse with 1854 1/2a blue pair, good to very large margins, tied by type 2c 11-barred circle, with “TANJORE / TRIVADY / TALOOK TAPPAL” oval cachet and Tanjore boxed ds, minor discoloration to stamps otherwise fine

Auction

David Feldman

May 2014 Auction Series, Lot 20398, (2014)

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Other recorded marks at Tanjore

8 marks

8 other pre-1854 postal markings of Tanjore 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 Tanjore pre stamp cover

COV-2767 is a Tanjore pre stamp cover of 31 May 1855 bearing the Tanjore HG 7 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Tanjore postal history — the office known today as Thanjavur, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman May 2014 Auction Series lot 20398 (2014).

1 image of COV-2767 is recorded (front); the Tanjore HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1853–1860.

Questions about COV-2767

What is COV-2767?: COV-2767 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tanjore, Madras Presidency of 31 May 1855, bearing the Tanjore HG 7 handstamp in red. TALOOK TAPPAL: 1855 (May 30) Wrapper franked on the reverse with 1854 1/2a blue pair, good to very large margins, tied by type 2c 11-barred circle, with “TANJORE / TRIVADY / TALOOK TAPPAL” oval cachet and Tanjore boxed ds, minor discoloration to stamps otherwise fine
How scarce is the Tanjore HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Tanjore HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1853–1860.
What is the provenance of COV-2767?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman May 2014 Auction Series lot 20398 (2014).
When was COV-2767 posted?: COV-2767 is dated 31 May 1855, within the recorded period of use of Tanjore HG 7 (1853–1860).

About this record

This 31 May 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Tanjore HG 7 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, May 2014 Auction Series, lot 20398, (2014).