COV-1492 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Backergunge, Bengal Presidency of 20 July 1843, bearing the Backergunge HG 2 handstamp in red. 1843? BAKERGUNJ Paid unrecorded by Giles on cover to Thomas Young Esq. in Chittagong, Bangladesh

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

The census grades Backergunge HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1847.

When was COV-1492 posted?

COV-1492 is dated 20 July 1843, within the recorded period of use of Backergunge HG 2 (1839–1847).

COV-1492

20 July 1843 Backergunge Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 July 1843, Backergunge HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1492)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Backergunge HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1492)

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Date

20 July 1843

Description

1843? BAKERGUNJ Paid unrecorded by Giles on cover to Thomas Young Esq. in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Auction

StampBay

13, Lot 2

Same office

Other recorded marks at Backergunge

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Backergunge is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Backergunge HG 1handstampBlack1825–1826

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About this Backergunge pre stamp cover

COV-1492 is a Backergunge pre stamp cover of 20 July 1843 bearing the Backergunge HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Backergunge postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1843? BAKERGUNJ Paid unrecorded by Giles on cover to Thomas Young Esq. in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 13 lot 2.

2 images of COV-1492 are recorded; the Backergunge HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1847.

Questions about COV-1492

What is COV-1492?: COV-1492 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Backergunge, Bengal Presidency of 20 July 1843, bearing the Backergunge HG 2 handstamp in red. 1843? BAKERGUNJ Paid unrecorded by Giles on cover to Thomas Young Esq. in Chittagong, Bangladesh
How scarce is the Backergunge HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Backergunge HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1847.
What is the provenance of COV-1492?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 13 lot 2.
When was COV-1492 posted?: COV-1492 is dated 20 July 1843, within the recorded period of use of Backergunge HG 2 (1839–1847).

About this record

This 20 July 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Backergunge HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 13, lot 2.