How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Trichinopoly HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1831.

When was COV-3797 posted?

COV-3797 is dated 18 July 1831, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 1 (1817–1831).

COV-3797

18 July 1831 Trichinopoly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 July 1831, Trichinopoly HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3797)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3797)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

18 July 1831

Description

India 1831 entire letter from Trichinopoly (Giles Type 1) to Madras, endorsed “Private” and signed “Wm. A. Fitzgibbon”, bearing "POST PAID / TRICHINOPOLY" handstamp, addressed to Lt. Colonel, Asst. Regt. of Hydergarrh.

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Other recorded marks at Trichinopoly

20 marks

20 other pre-1854 postal markings of Trichinopoly 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 Trichinopoly pre stamp cover

COV-3797 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover of 18 July 1831 bearing the Trichinopoly HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Trichinopoly postal history — the office known today as Tiruchirappalli, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils.

2 images of COV-3797 are recorded; the Trichinopoly HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1831.

Questions about COV-3797

What is COV-3797?: COV-3797 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 18 July 1831, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1831 entire letter from Trichinopoly (Giles Type 1) to Madras, endorsed “Private” and signed “Wm. A. Fitzgibbon”, bearing "POST PAID / TRICHINOPOLY" handstamp, addressed to Lt. Colonel, Asst. Regt. of Hydergarrh.
How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Trichinopoly HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1831.
What is the provenance of COV-3797?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils.
When was COV-3797 posted?: COV-3797 is dated 18 July 1831, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 1 (1817–1831).

About this record

This 18 July 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Trichinopoly HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils.