COV-2089 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 3 October 1827, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from trichinopoly (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 3 October 1827. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Trichinopoly HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1827.

When was COV-2089 posted?

COV-2089 is dated 3 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 2 (1824–1827).

COV-2089

3 October 1827 Trichinopoly Cover

Back to census|Trichinopoly HG 2 · 2 covers recorded

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 October 1827, Trichinopoly HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2089) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 2, front (COV-2089) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Markand Dave FRPSL

Date

3 October 1827

Description

Postal cover from trichinopoly (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 3 October 1827. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Spink

Lot 534, (Oct. 2000)

Same office

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-2089 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover of 3 October 1827 bearing the Trichinopoly HG 2 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?

Postal cover from trichinopoly (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 3 October 1827. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 534 (Oct. 2000).

2 images of COV-2089 are recorded (front); the Trichinopoly HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1827.

Questions about COV-2089

What is COV-2089?: COV-2089 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 3 October 1827, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from trichinopoly (madras), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 3 October 1827. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Trichinopoly HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1827.
What is the provenance of COV-2089?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 534 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2089 posted?: COV-2089 is dated 3 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 2 (1824–1827).

About this record

This 3 October 1827 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Trichinopoly HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 534, (Oct. 2000).