COV-8 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barrackpore, Bengal Presidency of 9 January 1828, bearing the Barrackpore HG 1 handstamp in black. Partial but legible strike with manuscript "9 Jany 28" date on back of folded letter to Lieut Kelly, Asst Blaines Local Hoode, Royal Barracks, Fort William, red AM handstamp. Fine.

How scarce is the Barrackpore HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Barrackpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1828.

When was COV-8 posted?

COV-8 is dated 9 January 1828, within the recorded period of use of Barrackpore HG 1 (1819–1828).

COV-08

9 January 1828 Barrackpore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 January 1828, Barrackpore HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-08) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Barrackpore HG 1, back (COV-08) — back

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Date

9 January 1828

Description

Partial but legible strike with manuscript "9 Jany 28" date on back of folded letter to Lieut Kelly, Asst Blaines Local Hoode, Royal Barracks, Fort William, red AM handstamp. Fine.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10006, — Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10006, Realized $200— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)

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Other recorded marks at Barrackpore

6 marks

6 other pre-1854 postal markings of Barrackpore 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 Barrackpore pre stamp cover

COV-8 is a Barrackpore pre stamp cover of 9 January 1828 bearing the Barrackpore HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Barrackpore postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Partial but legible strike with manuscript "9 Jany 28" date on back of folded letter to Lieut Kelly, Asst Blaines Local Hoode, Royal Barracks, Fort William, red AM handstamp. Fine.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10006.

2 images of COV-8 are recorded (front, back); the Barrackpore HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1819–1828.

Questions about COV-8

What is COV-8?: COV-8 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barrackpore, Bengal Presidency of 9 January 1828, bearing the Barrackpore HG 1 handstamp in black. Partial but legible strike with manuscript "9 Jany 28" date on back of folded letter to Lieut Kelly, Asst Blaines Local Hoode, Royal Barracks, Fort William, red AM handstamp. Fine.
How scarce is the Barrackpore HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barrackpore HG 1 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1819–1828.
What is the provenance of COV-8?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10006.
When was COV-8 posted?: COV-8 is dated 9 January 1828, within the recorded period of use of Barrackpore HG 1 (1819–1828).

About this record

This 9 January 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barrackpore HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal 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 9054, lot 10006. Recorded prices realized: $200, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).