COV-1847 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vellore, Madras Presidency of 24 February 1810, bearing the Vellore HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from vellore (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 February 1810. Note: Oval. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Vellore HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Vellore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1801-10.

When was COV-1847 posted?

COV-1847 is dated 24 February 1810, within the recorded period of use of Vellore HG 1 (1801-10).

COV-1847

24 February 1810 Vellore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 February 1810, Vellore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1847)

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Date

24 February 1810

Description

Postal cover from vellore (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 February 1810. Note: Oval. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Vellore

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Vellore 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 Vellore pre stamp cover

COV-1847 is a Vellore pre stamp cover of 24 February 1810 bearing the Vellore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Vellore postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from vellore (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 February 1810. Note: Oval. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

1 image of COV-1847 is recorded; the Vellore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1801-10.

Questions about COV-1847

What is COV-1847?: COV-1847 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vellore, Madras Presidency of 24 February 1810, bearing the Vellore HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from vellore (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 February 1810. Note: Oval. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Vellore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Vellore HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1801-10.
When was COV-1847 posted?: COV-1847 is dated 24 February 1810, within the recorded period of use of Vellore HG 1 (1801-10).

About this record

This 24 February 1810 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Vellore HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded.