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-5621 posted?

COV-5621 is dated 2 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

COV-5621

2 March 1832 Bhauglepoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 March 1832, Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5621)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhauglepoor HG 4, scan 2 (COV-5621)

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Date

2 March 1832

Description

India, Bhauglepoor, 1832, "BHAUGULPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Mostly clear strike with manuscript "pp 2 annas" rate and "2 March 1832" date added on back of large part folded outer lettesheet (missing flaps) to Moongyr, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 330, (2026)

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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-5621 is a Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover of 2 March 1832 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 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 330 (2026).

2 images of COV-5621 are recorded; the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-5621

What is COV-5621?: COV-5621 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of 2 March 1832, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Bhauglepoor, 1832, "BHAUGULPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Mostly clear strike with manuscript "pp 2 annas" rate and "2 March 1832" date added on back of large part folded outer lettesheet (missing flaps) to Moongyr, Very 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-5621?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 330 (2026).
When was COV-5621 posted?: COV-5621 is dated 2 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 2 March 1832 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, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 330, (2026).