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-458 posted?

COV-458 is dated 14 April 1827, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 2 (1823–1836).

COV-458

14 April 1827 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 April 1827, Vizianagarum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-458) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 2, back (COV-458) — back

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Date

14 April 1827

Description

India, Vizianagarum, 1827, "VIZIANAGARUM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear and mostly complete strike in red with manuscript "14th April 1827, 13 As pd to Madras" date and rate beside on back of folded letter to London, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Apr. 19) and Madras (Apr. 19) transit and London (Oct. 2) arrival datestamps, cover with some minor edgewear and strong vertical file fold, Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10119, — 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-458 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 14 April 1827 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10119.

2 images of COV-458 are recorded (front, back); the Vizianagarum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-458

What is COV-458?: COV-458 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 14 April 1827, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Vizianagarum, 1827, "VIZIANAGARUM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear and mostly complete strike in red with manuscript "14th April 1827, 13 As pd to Madras" date and rate beside on back of folded letter to London, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Madras Out Station Ship Letter (Apr. 19) and Madras (Apr. 19) transit and London (Oct. 2) arrival datestamps, cover with some minor edgewear and strong vertical file fold, Fine strike
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-458?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10119.
When was COV-458 posted?: COV-458 is dated 14 April 1827, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 2 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 14 April 1827 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10119.