How scarce is the Vellore HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Vellore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822-36.

When was COV-454 posted?

COV-454 is dated 5 July 1831, within the recorded period of use of Vellore HG 3 (1822-36).

COV-454

5 July 1831 Vellore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 July 1831, Vellore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-454) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vellore HG 3, back (COV-454) — back

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Date

5 July 1831

Description

India, Vellore, 1831, "VELLORE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Excellent strike in red on back of 1831 folded letter to Madras, manuscript "The 5th July 1831" despatch date and "P P as 5" rate markings, Madras (Jul. 6) arrival backstamp, cover with minor edgewear, Very Fine, rarely encountered this choice

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10115, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-454 is a Vellore pre stamp cover of 5 July 1831 bearing the Vellore HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Vellore postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10115.

2 images of COV-454 are recorded (front, back); the Vellore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-36.

Questions about COV-454

What is COV-454?: COV-454 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vellore, Madras Presidency of 5 July 1831, bearing the Vellore HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Vellore, 1831, "VELLORE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Excellent strike in red on back of 1831 folded letter to Madras, manuscript "The 5th July 1831" despatch date and "P P as 5" rate markings, Madras (Jul. 6) arrival backstamp, cover with minor edgewear, Very Fine, rarely encountered this choice
How scarce is the Vellore HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Vellore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822-36.
What is the provenance of COV-454?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10115.
When was COV-454 posted?: COV-454 is dated 5 July 1831, within the recorded period of use of Vellore HG 3 (1822-36).

About this record

This 5 July 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Vellore HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10115.