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-361 posted?

COV-361 is dated July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

COV-361

July 1837 Bhauglepoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — July 1837, Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-361) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhauglepoor HG 4, back (COV-361) — back

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Date

July 1837

Description

India, Bhauglepoor, 1837, "BHAUGULPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold and complete strike on back of 1837 large part folded cover (missing contents and side flaps) to London, England, forwarded to Burton on Trent, framed "INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), bold Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter (Jul. 25, Giles SD10 -- latest recorded date) transit and London (Dec. 22) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking crossed out and rerated for forwarding, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10021, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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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-361 is a Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover of July 1837 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10021.

2 images of COV-361 are recorded (front, back); the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-361

What is COV-361?: COV-361 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of July 1837, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Bhauglepoor, 1837, "BHAUGULPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Bold and complete strike on back of 1837 large part folded cover (missing contents and side flaps) to London, England, forwarded to Burton on Trent, framed "INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), bold Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter (Jul. 25, Giles SD10 -- latest recorded date) transit and London (Dec. 22) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking crossed out and rerated for forwarding, Very Fine strike
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-361?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10021.
When was COV-361 posted?: COV-361 is dated July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

About this record

This July 1837 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 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10021.