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-2060 posted?

COV-2060 is dated 25 October 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

COV-2060

25 October 1822 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 October 1822, Vizianagarum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2060) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, scan 2 (COV-2060)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

25 October 1822

Description

Vizianagarum: 1822 (25 Oct.) entire letter to Meerut, re-addressed to Cawnpore, the reverse showing fine strike of the rare framed "VIZIANAG./POST PAID" (HG 1), Madras and Calcutta transit datestamps adjacent; flap with some tears which encroach on strike though barely detract. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 352, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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-2060 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 25 October 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 352 (Oct. 2000).

2 images of COV-2060 are recorded (front); the Vizianagarum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1822.

Questions about COV-2060

What is COV-2060?: COV-2060 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 25 October 1822, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp in black. Vizianagarum: 1822 (25 Oct.) entire letter to Meerut, re-addressed to Cawnpore, the reverse showing fine strike of the rare framed "VIZIANAG./POST PAID" (HG 1), Madras and Calcutta transit datestamps adjacent; flap with some tears which encroach on strike though barely detract. Photo.
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-2060?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 352 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2060 posted?: COV-2060 is dated 25 October 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

About this record

This 25 October 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 Spink, lot 352, (Oct. 2000).