COV-1031 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of 13 November 1822, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 3 handstamp in black. Bhauglepoor: 1822 (13 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BHAUGULPORE/POST OFFICE" paid h.s. ,,,.-r:h Il1.. iar: and rare .HG3), good to fine strike and very scarce

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

The census grades Bhauglepoor HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1822.

When was COV-1031 posted?

COV-1031 is dated 13 November 1822, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 3 (1817–1822).

COV-1031

13 November 1822 Bhauglepoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 November 1822, Bhauglepoor HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1031)

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Date

13 November 1822

Description

Bhauglepoor: 1822 (13 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BHAUGULPORE/POST OFFICE" paid h.s. ,,,.-r:h Il1.. iar: and rare .HG3), good to fine strike and very scarce

Auction

Spink

Lot 29

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bhauglepoor

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Bhauglepoor 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 Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover

COV-1031 is a Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover of 13 November 1822 bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Bhauglepoor postal history — the office known today as Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Bhauglepoor: 1822 (13 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BHAUGULPORE/POST OFFICE" paid h.s. ,,,.-r:h Il1.. iar: and rare .HG3), good to fine strike and very scarce

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 29.

1 image of COV-1031 is recorded; the Bhauglepoor HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1822.

Questions about COV-1031

What is COV-1031?: COV-1031 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of 13 November 1822, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 3 handstamp in black. Bhauglepoor: 1822 (13 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval framed "BHAUGULPORE/POST OFFICE" paid h.s. ,,,.-r:h Il1.. iar: and rare .HG3), good to fine strike and very scarce
How scarce is the Bhauglepoor HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bhauglepoor HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1822.
What is the provenance of COV-1031?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 29.
When was COV-1031 posted?: COV-1031 is dated 13 November 1822, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 3 (1817–1822).

About this record

This 13 November 1822 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bhauglepoor HG 3 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 Spink, lot 29.