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

The census grades Bauleah HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1833.

When was COV-9 posted?

COV-9 is dated 2 January 1833, within the recorded period of use of Bauleah HG 2 (1829–1833).

COV-09

2 January 1833 Bauleah Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 January 1833, Bauleah HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-09) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bauleah HG 2, back (COV-09) — back

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Date

2 January 1833

Description

India, Bauleah, 1833, "BAULEAH POST OFFICE/Pt Pd" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "2 Janny 33" date added on back of folded cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, sender's directive "Pr Duke of Buccleuch", framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Calcutta (Jan. 5) and London (May 6) transit and Edinburgh (May 8) arrival backstamps, manuscript "2/8" rate marking, cover with couple soiled file folds, Fine and scarce strike from Bauleah

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10007, (May 2026), — Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10007, Realized $250— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)

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Other recorded marks at Bauleah

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Bauleah 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 Bauleah pre stamp cover

COV-9 is a Bauleah pre stamp cover of 2 January 1833 bearing the Bauleah HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Bauleah postal history — the office known today as Rajshahi, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10007 (May 2026).

2 images of COV-9 are recorded (front, back); the Bauleah HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1829–1833.

Questions about COV-9

What is COV-9?: COV-9 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bauleah, Bengal Presidency of 2 January 1833, bearing the Bauleah HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Bauleah, 1833, "BAULEAH POST OFFICE/Pt Pd" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "2 Janny 33" date added on back of folded cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, sender's directive "Pr Duke of Buccleuch", framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Calcutta (Jan. 5) and London (May 6) transit and Edinburgh (May 8) arrival backstamps, manuscript "2/8" rate marking, cover with couple soiled file folds, Fine and scarce strike from Bauleah
How scarce is the Bauleah HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bauleah HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1833.
What is the provenance of COV-9?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10007 (May 2026).
When was COV-9 posted?: COV-9 is dated 2 January 1833, within the recorded period of use of Bauleah HG 2 (1829–1833).

About this record

This 2 January 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bauleah HG 2 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 10007, (May 2026). Recorded prices realized: $250, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).