How scarce is the Vizagapatam HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Vizagapatam HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.

When was COV-509 posted?

COV-509 is dated 12 August 1826, within the recorded period of use of Vizagapatam HG 4 (1823–1836).

COV-509

12 August 1826 Vizagapatam Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 August 1826, Vizagapatam HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-509) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizagapatam HG 4, back (COV-509) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

12 August 1826

Description

India, Vizagapatam, 1826, "VIZAGAPATAM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Mostly clear strike in red with manuscript "12th August 1826" date and "As 12" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to Madras, Madras (Aug. 18) arrival backstamp, Fine and scarce, this is the earliest year recorded by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10100, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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Other recorded marks at Vizagapatam

7 marks

7 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.

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About this Vizagapatam pre stamp cover

COV-509 is a Vizagapatam pre stamp cover of 12 August 1826 bearing the Vizagapatam HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Vizagapatam postal history — the office known today as Visakhapatnam, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10100.

2 images of COV-509 are recorded (front, back); the Vizagapatam HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-509

What is COV-509?: COV-509 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizagapatam, Madras Presidency of 12 August 1826, bearing the Vizagapatam HG 4 handstamp in red. India, Vizagapatam, 1826, "VIZAGAPATAM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Mostly clear strike in red with manuscript "12th August 1826" date and "As 12" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to Madras, Madras (Aug. 18) arrival backstamp, Fine and scarce, this is the earliest year recorded by Giles
How scarce is the Vizagapatam HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Vizagapatam HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-509?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10100.
When was COV-509 posted?: COV-509 is dated 12 August 1826, within the recorded period of use of Vizagapatam HG 4 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 12 August 1826 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 9054, lot 10100.