COV-2093 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tranquebar, Madras Presidency of 12 July 1845, bearing the Tranquebar HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from tranquebar (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 12 July 1845. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Tranquebar HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Tranquebar HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.

When was COV-2093 posted?

COV-2093 is dated 12 July 1845, within the recorded period of use of Tranquebar HG 4 (1838–1849).

COV-2093

12 July 1845 Tranquebar Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 July 1845, Tranquebar HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2093)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

12 July 1845

Description

Postal cover from tranquebar (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 12 July 1845. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Spink

Lot 714, (Oct. 2000)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Tranquebar

8 marks

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

COV-2093 is a Tranquebar pre stamp cover of 12 July 1845 bearing the Tranquebar HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Tranquebar postal history — the office known today as Tharangambadi, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from tranquebar (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 12 July 1845. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 714 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2093 is recorded; the Tranquebar HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1849.

Questions about COV-2093

What is COV-2093?: COV-2093 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tranquebar, Madras Presidency of 12 July 1845, bearing the Tranquebar HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from tranquebar (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 12 July 1845. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Tranquebar HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Tranquebar HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-2093?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 714 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2093 posted?: COV-2093 is dated 12 July 1845, within the recorded period of use of Tranquebar HG 4 (1838–1849).

About this record

This 12 July 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Tranquebar HG 4 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 Spink, lot 714, (Oct. 2000).