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

The census grades Bhauglepoor HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-12 posted?

COV-12 is dated 28 July 1827, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

COV-12

28 July 1827 Bhauglepoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 July 1827, Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-12) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhauglepoor HG 4, back (COV-12) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

28 July 1827

Description

Clear strike on back of folded entire. Very Fine, scarce office.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10010, — Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10010, Realized $130— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)

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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-12 is a Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover of 28 July 1827 bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 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?

Clear strike on back of folded entire. Very Fine, scarce office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10010.

2 images of COV-12 are recorded (front, back); the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-12

What is COV-12?: COV-12 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of 28 July 1827, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp in black. Clear strike on back of folded entire. Very Fine, scarce office.
How scarce is the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bhauglepoor HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-12?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10010.
When was COV-12 posted?: COV-12 is dated 28 July 1827, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 28 July 1827 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10010. Recorded prices realized: $130, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).