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11 February 1823 Vizianagarum HG 2 Cover
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.
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Provenance
Derek Hammond Giles
Same office
Other recorded marks at Vizianagarum
5 marks5 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.
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 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 353, (Oct. 2000).