How scarce is the Vizianagarum HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Vizianagarum HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.

When was COV-2059 posted?

COV-2059 is dated 11 February 1823, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 2 (1823–1836).

COV-2059

11 February 1823 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 February 1823, Vizianagarum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2059)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

11 February 1823

Description

Vizianagarum: 1823 (11 Feb.) entire letter to Cawnpore inscribed "via Ganjam", the reverse with good to fine strike of the framed "VIZIANAGARUM/POST PAID" (HG 2) in reddish purple, Madras and Calcutta transit datestamps adjacent; small flap tear just clips strike though does not detract. Interesting content.

Auction

Spink

Lot 353, (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-2059 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 11 February 1823 bearing the Vizianagarum HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, 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 353 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2059 is recorded; the Vizianagarum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-2059

What is COV-2059?: COV-2059 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 11 February 1823, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 2 handstamp in red. Vizianagarum: 1823 (11 Feb.) entire letter to Cawnpore inscribed "via Ganjam", the reverse with good to fine strike of the framed "VIZIANAGARUM/POST PAID" (HG 2) in reddish purple, Madras and Calcutta transit datestamps adjacent; small flap tear just clips strike though does not detract. Interesting content.
How scarce is the Vizianagarum HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Vizianagarum HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-2059?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 353 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2059 posted?: COV-2059 is dated 11 February 1823, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 2 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 11 February 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Vizianagarum HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 353, (Oct. 2000).