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-2345 posted?

COV-2345 is dated 5 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 3 (1807–1836).

COV-2345

5 October 1836 Berhampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 October 1836, Berhampore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2345) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

5 October 1836

Description

LEWES/BERHAMPORE - SCARCE RED “INDIA LETTER/LEWES” WITH OVAL “BERHAMPORE/Post Paid” MARK; Fine 5 Oct. 1836 EL from “Berhampore” to London with mainly fine oval-framed “BERHAMPORE/Post Paid” (HG3) on the top flap beside the Calcutta “SHIP LETTER” transit d.s. and a mainly fine rare red boxed “INDIA LETTER/LEWES” (Rob. In.1) which is slightly overstruck by the London arrival c.d.s. (11 May) This Lewes India Letter mark is usually seen on covers with the UDC of Seaford or Newhaven; in this case it seems that the East Indiaman offloaded its pilot at Lewes itself. One of the scarcest of India Letter marks and seldom seen. PHOTO - see opposite

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 180, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Michael Manning

Same office

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-2345 is a Berhampore pre stamp cover of 5 October 1836 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 180 (Sept. 2015).

1 image of COV-2345 is recorded (front); the Berhampore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1807–1836.

Questions about COV-2345

What is COV-2345?: COV-2345 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Berhampore, Bengal Presidency of 5 October 1836, bearing the Berhampore HG 3 handstamp in black. LEWES/BERHAMPORE - SCARCE RED “INDIA LETTER/LEWES” WITH OVAL “BERHAMPORE/Post Paid” MARK; Fine 5 Oct. 1836 EL from “Berhampore” to London with mainly fine oval-framed “BERHAMPORE/Post Paid” (HG3) on the top flap beside the Calcutta “SHIP LETTER” transit d.s. and a mainly fine rare red boxed “INDIA LETTER/LEWES” (Rob. In.1) which is slightly overstruck by the London arrival c.d.s. (11 May) This Lewes India Letter mark is usually seen on covers with the UDC of Seaford or Newhaven; in this case it seems that the East Indiaman offloaded its pilot at Lewes itself. One of the scarcest of India Letter marks and seldom seen. PHOTO - see opposite
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-2345?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 180 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-2345 posted?: COV-2345 is dated 5 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 3 (1807–1836).

About this record

This 5 October 1836 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 180, (Sept. 2015).