COV-3233 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tranquebar, Madras Presidency of 16 July 1842, bearing the Tranquebar HG 4 handstamp in red. The postage paid stamp is dated '16 July 1842' and paid '1 A' (one anna). The letter is further marked in upper right corner by 'Paid.'

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-3233 posted?

COV-3233 is dated 16 July 1842, within the recorded period of use of Tranquebar HG 4 (1838–1849).

COV-3233

16 July 1842 Tranquebar Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 July 1842, Tranquebar HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3233) — front

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Date

16 July 1842

Description

The postage paid stamp is dated '16 July 1842' and paid '1 A' (one anna). The letter is further marked in upper right corner by 'Paid.'

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Other recorded marks at Tranquebar

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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-3233 is a Tranquebar pre stamp cover of 16 July 1842 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?

The postage paid stamp is dated '16 July 1842' and paid '1 A' (one anna). The letter is further marked in upper right corner by 'Paid.'

1 image of COV-3233 is recorded (front); the Tranquebar HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1849.

Questions about COV-3233

What is COV-3233?: COV-3233 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Tranquebar, Madras Presidency of 16 July 1842, bearing the Tranquebar HG 4 handstamp in red. The postage paid stamp is dated '16 July 1842' and paid '1 A' (one anna). The letter is further marked in upper right corner by 'Paid.'
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-3233 posted?: COV-3233 is dated 16 July 1842, within the recorded period of use of Tranquebar HG 4 (1838–1849).

About this record

This 16 July 1842 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.