COV-2032 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 11 handstamp in red. 18?? (Nov 21) TRICHINOPOLY Paid Giles 11 on fl to Trichinopoly with CANNANORE Paid Giles 8 (2 images)

How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 11 mark on this cover?

The census grades Trichinopoly HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1858.

COV-2032

Trichinopoly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-2032)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 11, scan 2 (COV-2032)

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Description

18?? (Nov 21) TRICHINOPOLY Paid Giles 11 on fl to Trichinopoly with CANNANORE Paid Giles 8 (2 images)

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 4264

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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-2032 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover bearing the Trichinopoly HG 11 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Trichinopoly postal history — the office known today as Tiruchirappalli, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

18?? (Nov 21) TRICHINOPOLY Paid Giles 11 on fl to Trichinopoly with CANNANORE Paid Giles 8 (2 images)

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 4264.

2 images of COV-2032 are recorded; the Trichinopoly HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1846–1858.

Questions about COV-2032

What is COV-2032?: COV-2032 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 11 handstamp in red. 18?? (Nov 21) TRICHINOPOLY Paid Giles 11 on fl to Trichinopoly with CANNANORE Paid Giles 8 (2 images)
How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 11 mark on this cover?: The census grades Trichinopoly HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-2032?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 4264.

About this record

This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Trichinopoly HG 11 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, lot 4264.