COV-3809 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 30 November 1822, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from vizianagarum (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 November 1822. Note: V. scarce. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-3809 posted?

COV-3809 is dated 30 November 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

COV-3809

30 November 1822 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 November 1822, Vizianagarum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3809) — front

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Date

30 November 1822

Description

Postal cover from vizianagarum (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 November 1822. Note: V. scarce. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-3809 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 30 November 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?

Postal cover from vizianagarum (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 November 1822. Note: V. scarce. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

1 image of COV-3809 is recorded (front); the Vizianagarum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1822.

Questions about COV-3809

What is COV-3809?: COV-3809 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 30 November 1822, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp in black. Postal cover from vizianagarum (madras), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 November 1822. Note: V. scarce. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-3809 posted?: COV-3809 is dated 30 November 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

About this record

This 30 November 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.