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-5250 posted?

COV-5250 is dated 10 July 1827, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 3 (1807–1836).

COV-5250

10 July 1827 Berhampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 July 1827, Berhampore HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-5250)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Berhampore HG 3, scan 2 (COV-5250)

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Date

10 July 1827

Description

India, Berhampore (Bengal), 1827, "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "10 July 1827" date added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (Jul. 12) arrival backstamp, minute opening tear on flap, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10025, (2026)

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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-5250 is a Berhampore pre stamp cover of 10 July 1827 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 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10025 (2026).

2 images of COV-5250 are recorded; the Berhampore HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1807–1836.

Questions about COV-5250

What is COV-5250?: COV-5250 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Berhampore, Bengal Presidency of 10 July 1827, bearing the Berhampore HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Berhampore (Bengal), 1827, "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "10 July 1827" date added on back of folded letter to Calcutta, red "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (Jul. 12) arrival backstamp, minute opening tear on flap, Very Fine strike
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-5250?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10025 (2026).
When was COV-5250 posted?: COV-5250 is dated 10 July 1827, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 3 (1807–1836).

About this record

This 10 July 1827 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, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10025, (2026).