COV-1521 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 30 June 1822, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp in black. 1822 VIZIANAGM POST PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Ghazeepore via Ganjam. Contents relate to state of affairs and Governor expected at Chicacole

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

The census grades Vizianagarum HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822.

When was COV-1521 posted?

COV-1521 is dated 30 June 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

COV-1521

30 June 1822 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 June 1822, Vizianagarum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1521)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1521)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1521)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1521)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1521)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, scan 6 (COV-1521)

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Date

30 June 1822

Description

1822 VIZIANAGM POST PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Ghazeepore via Ganjam. Contents relate to state of affairs and Governor expected at Chicacole

Auction

StampBay

13, Lot 27

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Other recorded marks at Vizianagarum

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Vizianagarum 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 Vizianagarum pre stamp cover

COV-1521 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 30 June 1822 bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Vizianagarum postal history — the office known today as Vizianagaram, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1822 VIZIANAGM POST PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Ghazeepore via Ganjam. Contents relate to state of affairs and Governor expected at Chicacole

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 13 lot 27.

6 images of COV-1521 are recorded; the Vizianagarum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1822.

Questions about COV-1521

What is COV-1521?: COV-1521 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 30 June 1822, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp in black. 1822 VIZIANAGM POST PAID Giles 1 on folded letter to Ghazeepore via Ganjam. Contents relate to state of affairs and Governor expected at Chicacole
How scarce is the Vizianagarum HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Vizianagarum HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822.
What is the provenance of COV-1521?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 13 lot 27.
When was COV-1521 posted?: COV-1521 is dated 30 June 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

About this record

This 30 June 1822 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 13, lot 27.