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-453 posted?

COV-453 is dated 16 June 1833, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 5 (1833–1834).

COV-453

16 June 1833 Trichinopoly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 June 1833, Trichinopoly HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-453) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Trichinopoly HG 5, back (COV-453) — back

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Date

16 June 1833

Description

India, Trichinopoly, 1833, "TRICHINOPOLY/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 5). Bold and clear strike in red with manuscript "Inland Postage Paid A 8, Trichinopoly 16 June 1833" rate and date added on back of folded letter to Launceston, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Madras Ship Letter (Jun. 19) transit backstamp, manuscript "1/2" and "1/3" rate markings, cover with slight soiling, accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10114, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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Other recorded marks at Trichinopoly

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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-453 is a Trichinopoly pre stamp cover of 16 June 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10114.

2 images of COV-453 are recorded (front, back); the Trichinopoly HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1833–1834.

Questions about COV-453

What is COV-453?: COV-453 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency of 16 June 1833, bearing the Trichinopoly HG 5 handstamp in red. India, Trichinopoly, 1833, "TRICHINOPOLY/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 5). Bold and clear strike in red with manuscript "Inland Postage Paid A 8, Trichinopoly 16 June 1833" rate and date added on back of folded letter to Launceston, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Madras Ship Letter (Jun. 19) transit backstamp, manuscript "1/2" and "1/3" rate markings, cover with slight soiling, accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine
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-453?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10114.
When was COV-453 posted?: COV-453 is dated 16 June 1833, within the recorded period of use of Trichinopoly HG 5 (1833–1834).

About this record

This 16 June 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10114.