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-5316 posted?

COV-5316 is dated 8 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 2 (1823–1836).

COV-5316

8 June 1836 Vizianagarum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 June 1836, Vizianagarum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5316)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Vizianagarum HG 2, scan 2 (COV-5316)

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Date

8 June 1836

Description

India, Vizianagarum, 1836, "VIZIANAGARUM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold though blurry strike in red with manuscript "8 June 1836" date and rates added on back of folded outer lettersheet (missing flaps) to Westminster, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In. 5), Madras Out Station (Jun. 10) transit and London (Oct. 28) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with minor edge tear at top, Very Fine and quite scarce

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10122, (2026)

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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-5316 is a Vizianagarum pre stamp cover of 8 June 1836 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 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10122 (2026).

2 images of COV-5316 are recorded; the Vizianagarum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-5316

What is COV-5316?: COV-5316 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Vizianagarum, Madras Presidency of 8 June 1836, bearing the Vizianagarum HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Vizianagarum, 1836, "VIZIANAGARUM/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold though blurry strike in red with manuscript "8 June 1836" date and rates added on back of folded outer lettersheet (missing flaps) to Westminster, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In. 5), Madras Out Station (Jun. 10) transit and London (Oct. 28) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with minor edge tear at top, Very Fine and quite scarce
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-5316?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10122 (2026).
When was COV-5316 posted?: COV-5316 is dated 8 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Vizianagarum HG 2 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 8 June 1836 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, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10122, (2026).