How scarce is the Berhampore HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Berhampore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1807–1836.

When was COV-11 posted?

COV-11 is dated 5 July 1817, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 3 (1807–1836).

COV-11

5 July 1817 Berhampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 July 1817, Berhampore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-11) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Berhampore HG 3, back (COV-11) — back

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Date

5 July 1817

Description

India, Berhampore (Bengal), 1817, "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "5 July" date and "13as" rate added on back of 1817 folded letter datelined in Nuddea, addressed to Major Aubrey in Cawnpore, Calcutta (Jul. 8) transit backstamp, cover heavily toned with splitting along internal folds, splitting along vertical file fold, Fine strike which is rarely encountered

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10009, (May 2026), — Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10009, Realized $120— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)

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Other recorded marks at Berhampore

9 marks

9 other pre-1854 postal markings of Berhampore 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 Berhampore pre stamp cover

COV-11 is a Berhampore pre stamp cover of 5 July 1817 bearing the Berhampore HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Berhampore postal history — the office known today as Baharampur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10009 (May 2026).

2 images of COV-11 are recorded (front, back); the Berhampore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1807–1836.

Questions about COV-11

What is COV-11?: COV-11 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Berhampore, Bengal Presidency of 5 July 1817, bearing the Berhampore HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Berhampore (Bengal), 1817, "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "5 July" date and "13as" rate added on back of 1817 folded letter datelined in Nuddea, addressed to Major Aubrey in Cawnpore, Calcutta (Jul. 8) transit backstamp, cover heavily toned with splitting along internal folds, splitting along vertical file fold, Fine strike which is rarely encountered
How scarce is the Berhampore HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Berhampore HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1807–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-11?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10009 (May 2026).
When was COV-11 posted?: COV-11 is dated 5 July 1817, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 3 (1807–1836).

About this record

This 5 July 1817 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Berhampore HG 3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10009, (May 2026). Recorded prices realized: $120, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).