How scarce is the Berhampore HG 8 mark on this cover?

The census grades Berhampore HG 8 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1848.

When was COV-2933 posted?

COV-2933 is dated 4 July 1839, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 8 (1839–1848).

COV-2933

4 July 1839 Berhampore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 July 1839, Berhampore HG 8 handstruck folded letter (COV-2933) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Corinphila Auctions

Date

4 July 1839

Description

1839 (June 29): Entire letter from Russell Koudah to London endorsed "Per Overland Mail via Bombay" and "Post Paid" at left, with framed "BERHAMPORE" handstamp in red and manuscript dated (July 4), oval framed INDIA on obverse and framed "BRITISH / FOREIGN" rate handstamp with manuscript 3 s. 8 d. British charge + 2 s. 6 d. Foreign = 6/2 d. to pay; London arrival cds (Oct 30) also on reverse.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

357th-366th Corinphila Auction, Lot 5443, (21 November 2025)

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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-2933 is a Berhampore pre stamp cover of 4 July 1839 bearing the Berhampore HG 8 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5443 (21 November 2025).

1 image of COV-2933 is recorded (front); the Berhampore HG 8 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1848.

Questions about COV-2933

What is COV-2933?: COV-2933 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Berhampore, Bengal Presidency of 4 July 1839, bearing the Berhampore HG 8 handstamp in red. 1839 (June 29): Entire letter from Russell Koudah to London endorsed "Per Overland Mail via Bombay" and "Post Paid" at left, with framed "BERHAMPORE" handstamp in red and manuscript dated (July 4), oval framed INDIA on obverse and framed "BRITISH / FOREIGN" rate handstamp with manuscript 3 s. 8 d. British charge + 2 s. 6 d. Foreign = 6/2 d. to pay; London arrival cds (Oct 30) also on reverse.
How scarce is the Berhampore HG 8 mark on this cover?: The census grades Berhampore HG 8 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-2933?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5443 (21 November 2025).
When was COV-2933 posted?: COV-2933 is dated 4 July 1839, within the recorded period of use of Berhampore HG 8 (1839–1848).

About this record

This 4 July 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Berhampore HG 8 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 Corinphila Auctions, 357th-366th Corinphila Auction, lot 5443, (21 November 2025).