COV-5808 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tanjore, Madras Presidency of 15 Jan 1856, bearing the Tanjore HG 7 handstamp in red. RARE INDIA 1854 HALF ANNA COVER FROM COBACONUM TO TANJORE

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-5808 posted?

COV-5808 is dated 15 Jan 1856, within the recorded period of use of Tanjore HG 7 (1853–1860).

COV-5808

15 Jan 1856 Tanjore Cover

Back to census|Tanjore HG 7 · 11 covers recorded

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 Jan 1856, Tanjore HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-5808)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Tanjore HG 7, scan 2 (COV-5808)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Tanjore HG 7, scan 3 (COV-5808)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Tanjore HG 7, scan 4 (COV-5808)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Tanjore HG 7, scan 5 (COV-5808)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Tanjore HG 7, scan 6 (COV-5808)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of eBay

Date

15 Jan 1856

Description

RARE INDIA 1854 HALF ANNA COVER FROM COBACONUM TO TANJORE

Auction

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Lot 960187002663

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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-5808 is a Tanjore pre stamp cover of 15 Jan 1856 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?

RARE INDIA 1854 HALF ANNA COVER FROM COBACONUM TO TANJORE

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay lot 960187002663.

6 images of COV-5808 are recorded; the Tanjore HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1853–1860.

Questions about COV-5808

What is COV-5808?: COV-5808 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tanjore, Madras Presidency of 15 Jan 1856, bearing the Tanjore HG 7 handstamp in red. RARE INDIA 1854 HALF ANNA COVER FROM COBACONUM TO TANJORE
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-5808?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay lot 960187002663.
When was COV-5808 posted?: COV-5808 is dated 15 Jan 1856, within the recorded period of use of Tanjore HG 7 (1853–1860).

About this record

This 15 Jan 1856 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 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay, lot 960187002663.