COV-456
11 February 1823 Vizagapatam HG 4 Cover
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Date
11 February 1823
Description
India, Vizagapatam, 1823, "VIZAGAPATAM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Clear strike in red (frame affected by opening tear at left) with manuscript "4 As" rate and "11th February 1823" date added on back of folded letter to "A.K. Lindersay Esq., Assistant Surgeon" in Cawnpore, sender's directive "via Ganjam" , red and black Calcutta (Feb. 20) transit datestamps, strong vertical file fold of little consequence, accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine strike of this scarce postal marking
Auction
Sale 9042, Lot 10117, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6
Same office
Other recorded marks at Vizagapatam
7 marks7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Vizagapatam are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This 11 February 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Vizagapatam HG 4 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10117.