COV-1027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Berhampore, Bengal Presidency of 3 October 1837, bearing the Berhampore HG 4 handstamp in black. Berhampore: 1837 (3 Oct.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" in black with ms. date (HG4); good to fine strike

How scarce is the Berhampore HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Berhampore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1838.

When was COV-1027 posted?

COV-1027 is dated 3 October 1837, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 4 (1833–1838).

COV-1027

3 October 1837 Berhampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 October 1837, Berhampore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1027)

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Date

3 October 1837

Description

Berhampore: 1837 (3 Oct.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" in black with ms. date (HG4); good to fine strike

Auction

Spink

Lot 25

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

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-1027 is a Berhampore pre stamp cover of 3 October 1837 bearing the Berhampore HG 4 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?

Berhampore: 1837 (3 Oct.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" in black with ms. date (HG4); good to fine strike

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 25.

1 image of COV-1027 is recorded; the Berhampore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1833–1838.

Questions about COV-1027

What is COV-1027?: COV-1027 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Berhampore, Bengal Presidency of 3 October 1837, bearing the Berhampore HG 4 handstamp in black. Berhampore: 1837 (3 Oct.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BERHAMPORE/Post Paid" in black with ms. date (HG4); good to fine strike
How scarce is the Berhampore HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Berhampore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833–1838.
What is the provenance of COV-1027?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 25.
When was COV-1027 posted?: COV-1027 is dated 3 October 1837, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 4 (1833–1838).

About this record

This 3 October 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Berhampore HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 25.