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-457 posted?

COV-457 is dated 1 May 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

COV-457

1 May 1822 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 May 1822, Vizianagarum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-457) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 1, back (COV-457) — back

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Date

1 May 1822

Description

India, Vizianagarum, 1822, "VIZIANACM/POST PAID" Octagonal Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete and clear strike on back of folded letter datelined "Vizianagarum 1st May 1822" , addressed to Calcutta, manuscript "post paid to Ganjam" at top, Calcutta arrival backstamp (partial, affected by opening), cover with some minor wear, still Fine strike, noted as "very scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10118, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-457 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 1 May 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10118.

2 images of COV-457 are recorded (front, back); the Vizianagarum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1822.

Questions about COV-457

What is COV-457?: COV-457 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 1 May 1822, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Vizianagarum, 1822, "VIZIANACM/POST PAID" Octagonal Handstamp (Giles 1). Mostly complete and clear strike on back of folded letter datelined "Vizianagarum 1st May 1822" , addressed to Calcutta, manuscript "post paid to Ganjam" at top, Calcutta arrival backstamp (partial, affected by opening), cover with some minor wear, still Fine strike, noted as "very scarce" by Giles
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-457?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10118.
When was COV-457 posted?: COV-457 is dated 1 May 1822, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 1 (1822).

About this record

This 1 May 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10118.