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-330 posted?

COV-330 is dated 29 March 1824, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 2 (1824–1827).

COV-330

29 March 1824 Trichinopoly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 March 1824, Trichinopoly HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-330) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 2, back (COV-330) — back

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Date

29 March 1824

Description

India, Trichinopoly, 1824, "TRECHINOPOLY/POST FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Clearly struck on 1824 folded cover to " The Reverend H. Tompson, Senior Chaplain, Madras", countersigned by Chaplain and endorsed "On the Service" , manuscript "29th March 1824" receipt docketing date on back, Madras (Mar. 28) arrival backstamp, cover slight tropicalized and mild file fold thru marking, Fine and scarce

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Sale 9020, Lot 10140, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-330 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover of 29 March 1824 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10140.

2 images of COV-330 are recorded (front, back); the Trichinopoly HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1827.

Questions about COV-330

What is COV-330?: COV-330 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 29 March 1824, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Trichinopoly, 1824, "TRECHINOPOLY/POST FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Clearly struck on 1824 folded cover to " The Reverend H. Tompson, Senior Chaplain, Madras", countersigned by Chaplain and endorsed "On the Service" , manuscript "29th March 1824" receipt docketing date on back, Madras (Mar. 28) arrival backstamp, cover slight tropicalized and mild file fold thru marking, Fine and scarce
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-330?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10140.
When was COV-330 posted?: COV-330 is dated 29 March 1824, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 2 (1824–1827).

About this record

This 29 March 1824 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10140.