How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Trichinopoly HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1834.

When was COV-2057 posted?

COV-2057 is dated 20 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 5 (1833–1834).

COV-2057

20 December 1833 Trichinopoly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 December 1833, Trichinopoly HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-2057)

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Date

20 December 1833

Description

Trichinopoly: 1833 (20 Dec.) entire letter to England, rated "1/5", the address panel showing superb strike of the orange-red framed "TRICHINOPOLY/POST PAID" (HG 5), the reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" and Madras transit datestamp; minor perimeter imperfections. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 350, (Oct. 2000)

Spink

Lot 216, (Oct. 2001)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-2057 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover of 20 December 1833 bearing the Trichinopoly HG 5 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 350 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 216 (Oct. 2001).

1 image of COV-2057 is recorded; the Trichinopoly HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1833–1834.

Questions about COV-2057

What is COV-2057?: COV-2057 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 20 December 1833, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 5 handstamp in red. Trichinopoly: 1833 (20 Dec.) entire letter to England, rated "1/5", the address panel showing superb strike of the orange-red framed "TRICHINOPOLY/POST PAID" (HG 5), the reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" and Madras transit datestamp; minor perimeter imperfections. Photo.
How scarce is the Trichinopoly HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Trichinopoly HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1834.
What is the provenance of COV-2057?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 350 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 216 (Oct. 2001).
When was COV-2057 posted?: COV-2057 is dated 20 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 5 (1833–1834).

About this record

This 20 December 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Trichinopoly HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 350, (Oct. 2000); Spink, lot 216, (Oct. 2001).