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-553 posted?

COV-553 is dated October 1825, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

COV-553

October 1825 Bhauglepoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — October 1825, Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-553) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

October 1825

Description

1825 (Oct.) entire letter rom Bhaugulpore to London showing "bhaugulpore/post office" oval h.s. (HG4) and Calcutta G.P.O. markings, "india letter/gravesend" framed h.s. in black and arrival c.d.s. (1 Mar. 1826) on reverse, fine.

Auction

Spink

Lot 5116

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Other recorded marks at Bhauglepoor

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About this Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover

COV-553 is a Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover of October 1825 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 Spink lot 5116.

1 image of COV-553 is recorded (front); the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-553

What is COV-553?: COV-553 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of October 1825, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp in black. 1825 (Oct.) entire letter rom Bhaugulpore to London showing "bhaugulpore/post office" oval h.s. (HG4) and Calcutta G.P.O. markings, "india letter/gravesend" framed h.s. in black and arrival c.d.s. (1 Mar. 1826) on reverse, fine.
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-553?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 5116.
When was COV-553 posted?: COV-553 is dated October 1825, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

About this record

This October 1825 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 Spink, lot 5116.