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.

When was COV-3504 posted?

COV-3504 is dated 6 June 1856, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 11 (1846–1858).

COV-3504

6 June 1856 Trichinopoly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 June 1856, Trichinopoly HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-3504) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 11, back (COV-3504) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 11, detail (COV-3504) — detail

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Date

6 June 1856

Description

India 1856 Ootacamund to Trichy letter from w/½a die I deep blue Sc 2a

Auction

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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-3504 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover of 6 June 1856 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?

India 1856 Ootacamund to Trichy letter from w/½a die I deep blue Sc 2a

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

3 images of COV-3504 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Trichinopoly HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1846–1858.

Questions about COV-3504

What is COV-3504?: COV-3504 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 6 June 1856, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 11 handstamp in red. India 1856 Ootacamund to Trichy letter from w/½a die I deep blue Sc 2a
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-3504?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-3504 posted?: COV-3504 is dated 6 June 1856, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 11 (1846–1858).

About this record

This 6 June 1856 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 eBay.